Chicken Shawarma Burrito with Sauce

This delicious chicken shawarma burrito is packed so easy to make at home! It has juicy, chicken, a creamy homemade sauce, fresh vegetables, melted mozzarella, and crispy fries, wrapped in a golden toasted tortilla. It’s filling, delicious, and perfect for lunch or dinner that you really need to try it !

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 700 g (1.5 lb) chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Onion powder, to taste
• Paprika, to taste
• Ground cumin, to taste
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• A little olive oil and butter, for cooking

For the Creamy Sauce

• 5 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Onion powder, to taste
• Dried parsley, to taste
• Chili flakes, optional
• A splash of soy sauce
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

For the Burritos

• Large flour tortillas or pita bread
• Shredded lettuce
• Cucumber slices
• Avocado slices
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Crispy French fries

For the Fresh Tomato Salsa

• Tomatoes, diced and seeds removed
• Red onion, finely chopped
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Fresh lemon juice
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with Greek yogurt, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the chicken is coated.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat a little olive oil and butter in a skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden, caramelized, and fully cooked. Set aside.
3. Make the creamy sauce: In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, chili flakes, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and creamy.
4. Prepare the fresh salsa: Mix the diced tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
5. Assemble the burritos: Lay a large tortilla flat and spread a generous layer of creamy sauce over the center. Add the warm chicken, shredded mozzarella, lettuce, fresh tomato salsa, cucumber, avocado, and crispy fries. Finish with another drizzle of sauce.
6. Fold and toast: Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly to seal all the filling inside. Place it in a hot skillet, with or without a little butter, and toast on both sides until golden and crispy.
7. Serve: Cut the burrito in half diagonally and serve immediately while the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.

Tips for the Best Chicken Burrito

• Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken so it gets nicely browned.
• Make sure the fries are crispy before adding them to the burrito.
• Avoid adding too much sauce or filling, as this can make the tortilla difficult to roll.
• Warm the tortillas slightly before filling them to make folding easier.
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• Toast the burrito seam-side down first to help keep it closed.

This tasty burrito has everything you need in only one bite: juicy chicken, creamy sauce, fresh vegetables, melted cheese, and crispy fries. It’s easy to prepare and tastes even better when served hot straight from the skillet!