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Healthy Shawarma Wrap
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Description
Shawarma wrap is a tasty and filling meal option made with soft roti or whole wheat wrap, juicy marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light yoghurt-based sauce. It gives a good balance of protein, fibre, and flavour without using mayonnaise or refined flour. This healthy version is perfect for weight loss, lunch, dinner, or even a satisfying evening meal.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- Chicken breast: 100 g
- Hung curd or Greek yoghurt: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tsp
- Ginger-garlic paste: ½ tsp
- Cumin powder: ¼ tsp
- Coriander powder: ¼ tsp
- Paprika or red chilli powder: ¼ tsp
- Black pepper: ¼ tsp
- Salt: as needed
- Olive oil: 1 tsp
For the Wrap
- Whole wheat roti or whole wheat tortilla: 1 medium
- Lettuce: ½ cup
- Cucumber slices: ¼ cup
- Tomato slices: ¼ cup
- Onion slices: 2 tbsp
- Grated carrot: 2 tbsp
Healthy Garlic Yoghurt Sauce
- Hung curd or Greek yoghurt: 2 tbsp
- Garlic: 1 small clove, grated
- Lemon juice: ½ tsp
- Black pepper: a pinch
- Salt: a pinch
Instructions
- Mix curd, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, spices, salt, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken on a non-stick pan until fully cooked and slightly roasted.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Warm the whole wheat roti or tortilla.
- Spread the garlic yoghurt sauce on it.
- Add lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, carrot, and cooked chicken.
- Roll tightly and serve fresh.
Notes
For weight loss or prediabetes, use a homemade whole wheat roti instead of a refined flour wrap. Add more salad and avoid mayonnaise. The yoghurt sauce gives creaminess without adding too many calories.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 330Kcal
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g10g
- Protein: 28g
