African-inspired chicken shawarma wraps
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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.
Arrange in a parchment-lined baking pan and cook in a preheated 425 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes.
- 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.