Taco Tuesday has passed, but you still have a stack of tortillas in the fridge. Put them to good use with this perfectly-seasoned, easy-to-make Middle Eastern Chicken Wrap recipe. In this cooking video, Sonima chefs Andy Clay and Laurent Large will show you how to prepare this feast that’s light, fresh and full of unique flavors, like za’atar. The fragrant and tangy spice blend, which you can buy pre-made or whip up at home, is generally a combination of ground dried thyme, oregano or marjoram mixed with toasted sesame seeds, sea salt, and the tart, lemony-flavored secret ingredient, sumac. If you’ve never tried za’tar or sumac, this is a great introduction to a popular Middle Eastern seasoning that translates so well on many dishes, including eggs, grilled vegetables, mashed avocado, fish, red meat, and pasta salads.

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Ingredients

Chicken
  • 4 bone-in chicken breasts, skin on
  • 4 tablespoons za'atar spice blend
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 1/2 onion, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
Wraps
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 1/4 head cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, diced

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the skin-on, bone-on chicken breast with all the herbs and spices: cilantro, za’atar, cumin, mint, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. Place chicken mixture in an over-safe dish, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crispy.

  4. While the chicken bakes, chop up the cabbage, cucumber, and red onion and set aside.

  5. Before cutting the chicken, let it sit for 15 minutes to lock in the moisture.

  6. To assemble the wrap, start with a dollop of yogurt on the tortilla followed by the chopped chicken, cabbage, cucumbers, and red onion.

Nutritional Information

Calories
560
Total Fat
25g
Saturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
25mg
Sodium
870mg
Carbohydrates
63g
Dietary Fiber
7g
Sugars
10g
Protein
22g
YIELD:

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