Juicy, spiced chicken strips wrapped with tangy garlic sauce, sumac-marinated onions, fresh veg and fries for crunch. Ready in under an hour, this Middle Eastern-inspired wrap is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or street-food style dinner.
2 large chicken breasts (about 400 g), sliced into strips
1–2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp chili flakes or cayenne (adjust to taste)
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp chopped parsley (divided)
3 tbsp plain yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp sumac powder
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4–5 large wraps (about 26 cm / 10 inch)
Harissa or Sriracha, to taste
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
French fries, cooked (for filling; about 300–400 g cooked or enough for 4–5 wraps)
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the marinade: In a bowl combine chicken strips, olive oil, tomato paste, lemon juice, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, chili flakes and garlic powder. Mix well so the chicken is evenly coated. Cover and let marinate at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
Step 2
Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil if the pan is dry. Add the marinated chicken strips in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Step 3
Make the garlic sauce: In a small bowl stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Taste and adjust salt or garlic as desired. Chill until ready to assemble.
Step 4
Make the sumac onions: In another bowl toss the sliced red onion with sumac powder, the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to mellow.
Step 5
Cook the fries: Prepare French fries according to package instructions or fry/bake until crisp. Keep warm for assembling (about 10–15 minutes depending on method).
Step 6
Assemble the wrap: Lay a warm wrap flat. Spread a few tablespoons of garlic sauce across the center. Add a portion of cooked chicken, a handful of sumac onions, a few cucumber and tomato slices, a drizzle of harissa or Sriracha, and a handful of hot fries. Drizzle additional garlic sauce over the top.
Step 7
Fold and toast: Fold the bottom of the wrap up, then fold both sides over to enclose (or roll tightly). Toast the assembled wrap in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp on both sides, about 1–2 minutes per side.
Step 8
Serve: Slice in half and serve immediately while warm.