Shawarma with yogurt

2 servings

30 minutes

Shawarma with yogurt is a Mediterranean variation of the beloved street food that combines tender chicken meat with aromatic sauce. The natural yogurt adds lightness and a refreshing flavor note, while spices like curry and black pepper give it a kick. Historically, shawarma traces back to Middle Eastern traditions where meat wrapped in flatbread was a convenient and hearty meal for travelers. This recipe is an excellent choice for a light yet nutritious snack that can be taken on the go or enjoyed hot straight off the grill. The lavash slightly toasted in a pan gives the dish a pleasant crispy texture, while fresh vegetables complement it with a balance of flavors. Perfect for friendly gatherings or quick lunches, it offers a sense of home comfort in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 298.9
• Proteins: 32.8g
• Fats: 5.8g
• Carbohydrates: 27.9g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Chicken breast: 200 g
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Natural yoghurt: 10 tbsp
• Mustard: 0.3 tsp
• Armenian lavash: 1 pc
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Curry: pinch
• Lemon juice: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken breast into thin strips and fry until golden brown in a dry pan with curry and lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 200 g
   • Curry:  pinch
   • Lemon juice:  to taste

2. Peel the cucumber and cut it into strips. Also chop the tomato finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

3. Preparing the sauce: Mix yogurt, curry, lemon juice, and pepper. Squeeze in garlic and mix everything thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Natural yoghurt: 10 tablespoons
   • Curry:  pinch
   • Lemon juice:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic: 1 clove

4. Cut the lavash into two parts. Spread 4 tablespoons of sauce on each part. Place half a cucumber and half a tomato. On top of the vegetables, add half of the chicken breast and drizzle with two tablespoons of sauce. Do the same with the second lavash.

   Required ingredients:

   • Armenian lavash: 1 piece
   • Natural yoghurt: 10 tablespoons
   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Tomatoes: 1 piece
   • Chicken breast: 200 g
   • Natural yoghurt: 10 tablespoons

5. Now we wrap our shawarma. First, we fold one side of the lavash, then tightly roll it into a tube. Like a pancake, but larger in size.

6. Before serving, place the shawarma on a grill or skillet and heat it on both sides, toasting the lavash. Note: heat the shawarma without oil, on a dry and hot surface.

7. Serve immediately so the lavash doesn't soak up the sauce.