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Shawarma

A quick homemade shawarma with spiced meat, crispy fries, and a tangy yogurt sauce, all wrapped in warm flatbread. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
30g
Shawarma
comfort foodquickmiddle easternchickencrispytenderweeknightwrap

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook the 2 cups frozen fries according to package directions until golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    While fries cook, slice the 1 lb chicken breast into thin strips and toss with the 2 tbsp shawarma spice blend.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Warm the 4 flatbreads in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable, about 30 seconds each.

  5. Step 5

    Spread 1 cup yogurt over the flatbreads, top with chicken, fries, and 0.5 cup pickles, then wrap and serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • baking sheet
  • knife
  • cutting board

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