Trader Joes Shawarma Chicken Wrap Recipe

This Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Wrap is a savory and handheld meal, which features spiced shawarma chicken and a creamy garlic tahini sauce. It’s a perfect lunch on the go, ready in about 15 minutes (using pre-cooked chicken).

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Trader Joes Shawarma Chicken Wrap Ingredients

For the Wraps

• 4 large flour tortillas, lavash bread, or naan
• 2 cups cooked Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Thighs, sliced (or homemade)
• 1 cup romaine lettuce or spinach, shredded
• ½ English cucumber, sliced into thin strips
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (pickled onions are great here too)

For the Creamy Garlic Tahini Sauce

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
• 1 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)

How To Make Trader Joes Shawarma Chicken Wrap

1. Prepare the chicken: If you haven’t already, roast the Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Thighs according to package directions (400°F for 20-25 mins). Let rest, then slice into thin strips. If using leftovers, reheat the chicken briefly in a skillet to warm through.
2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. If the sauce is too thick (tahini can seize up), whisk in the water one teaspoon at a time until it reaches a drizzle-able consistency.
3. Warm the tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas or lavash bread in a dry skillet or microwave for 10-15 seconds. This makes them pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
4. Layer the filling: Lay a tortilla flat. Spread a generous tablespoon of the garlic tahini sauce down the center of the tortilla.
5. Add greens and veggies: Place a handful of shredded lettuce on top of the sauce. Top with cucumber strips, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices.
6. Add the chicken: Layer the warm sliced shawarma chicken on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with a little extra sauce if you like it saucy.
7. Roll the wrap: Fold in the sides of the tortilla (about an inch on each side). Then, fold the bottom edge up over the filling and roll tightly away from you, tucking the filling in as you go, until you have a neat cylinder.
8. Toast (Optional): For a “grilled wrap” experience, place the rolled wrap seam-side down in a hot dry skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and sealed.
9. Serve: Cut the wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• The Sauce: This yogurt-tahini blend mimics the creamy white sauce found in shawarma shops. It’s tangier and lighter than mayonnaise-based sauces.
• Bread choice: Lavash bread (rectangular flatbread) is traditional and rolls very neatly. If using naan, it might be too thick to roll; consider folding it like a taco instead.
• Tucking: The secret to a tight wrap is not overfilling it. Keep the filling in the center third of the tortilla so you have enough dough to fold and seal.
• Pickles: Adding a few slices of pickled turnips or dill pickles inside the wrap adds an authentic Middle Eastern crunch and acidity.

What To Serve With Trader Joes Shawarma Chicken Wrap

This is a complete handheld meal, but goes well with:

• Hummus & Chips: Extra dipping on the side.
• Tabbouleh: A parsley and bulgur salad.
• Fruit: Fresh grapes or melon.
• Sparkling Water: A refreshing drink.

How To Store Trader Joes Shawarma Chicken Wrap

• Refrigerate: If making ahead for lunch, wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap. It will keep for 1 day. The lettuce may lose some crunch.
• Meal Prep: Store the fillings (chicken, veggies) and sauce in separate containers and assemble the wrap just before eating to prevent sogginess.
• Freeze: Do not freeze assembled wraps with fresh salad ingredients.

Trader Joes Shawarma Chicken Wrap Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 480kcal
• Protein: 32g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Fat: 22g
• Saturates: 6g
• Sugar: 4g
• Salt: 1.1g

Nutrition information is estimated per wrap.

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