Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Chicken Crepes Shawarma with Creamy Shawarma Sauce, a delightful fusion dish that combines tender marinated chicken with Middle Eastern spices, all wrapped in light and fluffy crepes. This recipe is perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or special occasions, ensuring you impress everyone at your table. The creamy shawarma sauce adds a rich finish to each bite, making it a memorable meal that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor. Customize the fillings with your favorite vegetables for an even more personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken with cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; pour in batter to create crepes (about 1/4 cup per crepe), cooking until edges lift. Repeat until all batter is used.
- In the same skillet, cook marinated chicken over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley in a bowl for the sauce.
- To serve: Place warm chicken on crepes, drizzle with sauce, roll up and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled crepe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg