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Chicken Shawarma Wraps for Kids

Mildly spiced lemony chicken with cool cucumber and yoghurt in a soft wrap.

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  • Time35 mins
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.82 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix the chicken with the oil, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, the spices and the salt. Leave for 10 minutes or longer in the fridge.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Heat a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook the chicken for 8 minutes, turning, until golden and cooked through with no pink inside.

    8 min
  3. 3

    Stir the yoghurt with the rest of the lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Warm the wraps in a dry pan for 20 seconds each side.

  5. 5

    Fill each wrap with chicken, cucumber, tomato, lettuce and a spoonful of yoghurt. Roll up and serve.

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