Lebanese Chicken Shawarma Wraps with Herbed Tahini Sauce
Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender, spiced chicken wrapped in warm pita bread with creamy tahini sauce, crispy cucumbers, and tomatoes—a Middle Eastern family favorite that lets everyone build their own perfect wrap. Mild, aromatic flavors with optional garlic heat for adventurous eaters!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp cumin, ground
- 1 tsp paprika, sweet
- 0.75 tsp coriander, ground
- 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 8 pieces whole wheat pita bread
- 0.33 cup tahini, sesame paste
- 3 tbsp water, for tahini sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, for sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine yogurt, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, cumin, paprika, coriander, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Add chicken chunks to the marinade, toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for best results).


