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Burmese Chicken Shawarma Wrap
⏱ 40 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup pickled carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- Assemble the shawarma wraps by slicing the cooked chicken into thin strips and placing it onto the tortillas.
- Top the chicken with shredded cabbage, sliced cucumber, pickled carrots, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Optional: Serve with a side of spicy mango chutney or cilantro lime sauce for added flavor.
