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African-inspired chicken shawarma wraps

Chef Lola's Kitchen · ♥ 620 likes · 115.2K views · 5 min video

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Ingredients
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  • cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 lb skinless and boneless chicken thighs
  • turmeric powder
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • nutmeg
  • thyme
  • salt
  • minced garlic
  • minced ginger
  • minced habanero pepper
  • seasoning powder
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
Season about 2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken thighs with turmeric, black pepper, paprika, nutmeg, thyme, salt, minced garlic, ginger and habanero, seasoning powder, lemon juice and olive oil; mix until every piece is coated.
Cover and marinate in the fridge at least 20 minutes.
Arrange in a parchment-lined baking pan and cook in a preheated 425 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes.
Cut the chicken into bite-sized strips and set aside.
  • mayonnaise
  • ketchup
Mix equal amounts of mayonnaise and ketchup, with a little cayenne if wanted, until combined.
Shawarma sauce
  • cucumber
  • tomatoes
  • onions
  • tortilla wrap
Cut the cucumber into tiny strips; prep tomatoes, onions and lettuce.
Assembling and rolling the wraps
  • 1 leaf lettuce
Spread a thin layer of sauce on a tortilla wrap, not too heavily so it does not tear; add a lettuce leaf and the vegetables.
  • parsley
  • pita bread (optional)
Add the chicken, sprinkle with parsley, drizzle with a little more sauce and roll up; or wrap in pita bread.