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Weeknight shawarma-ish pita

Warm spices, cool cucumber, and garlic sauce with excellent manners.

Inspired by loaded chicken shawarma wrap27 min
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THE CRAVING IS REAL

Loaded chicken shawarma wrap

Plain chicken and measured sauce offer sodium control compared with a heavily seasoned wrap. Low-fat yogurt can reduce saturated fat versus a rich creamy sauce.

same craving, a fresh idea
WHAT’S THE TRADEOFF?

A closer look at the craving.

Plain chicken and measured sauce offer sodium control compared with a heavily seasoned wrap. Low-fat yogurt can reduce saturated fat versus a rich creamy sauce.

WHAT THIS VERSION BRINGS

A little more possibility.

Big spice flavor with vegetables in every bite.

LET’S MAKE THE SWAP

Weeknight shawarma-ish pita

PREP15 minCOOK12 minTOTAL27 minSERVES2

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Let’s do this

  1. 1

    Mix oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.

  2. 2

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in one layer and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning, until the strips reach 165°F.

  3. 3

    With clean utensils, mix yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Stir cucumber and tomato together in another.

  4. 4

    Warm pitas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, then cut an opening in each.

  5. 5

    Fill with lettuce, chicken, cucumber-tomato salad, and yogurt sauce. Keep a plate underneath; pita pockets occasionally resign.

Original recipe idea. Times are estimates; nutrition has not been calculated. Adjust for your dietary needs and allergies.

CURIOUS COOKS ASK

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A little reading behind the idea

These sources support general nutrition and food-safety principles. This particular recipe has not been nutritionally analyzed or kitchen-tested; comparisons depend on portions, brands, and preparation.

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