Garlic Chicken Lavash Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 lb Boneless chicken breasts and thighs (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Salt (To taste, for the chicken)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (For the chicken)
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika (For the chicken)
• 2 tsp Garlic powder (For the chicken)
• 1 tsp Onion powder (For the chicken)
• 1 tsp Cumin (For the chicken)
• 1 tsp Dried oregano (For the chicken)
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice (For the chicken marinade)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp Red pepper paste (Alternative: use 1 tbsp tomato paste plus 1 tsp red chili flakes)
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste (Alternative to the red pepper paste; use with the red chili flakes)
• 1 tsp Red chili flakes (Use with tomato paste as the alternative to red pepper paste)
• 3 Garlic (Finely minced, for the chicken)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise (For the garlic sauce)
• 0.333 cup Sour cream (For the garlic sauce)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice (For the garlic sauce)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (For the garlic sauce)
• 2.5 cloves Garlic (Use 2–3 cloves, finely grated, for the garlic sauce)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder (For the garlic sauce)
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika (Optional; for the garlic sauce)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper (For the garlic sauce)
• Salt (To taste, for the garlic sauce)
• 4 Lavash breads (Large)
• 1 Red onion (Thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Tomatoes (Seeded and diced)
• 0.5 cup Pickled cucumbers (Sliced)
• 1 cup Lettuce (Shredded)
• 1 cup French fries (For filling the sandwiches)
• Parsley (Chopped; optional, for garnish)
• Oil (For lightly greasing the skillet when toasting)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the bite-sized chicken pieces in a bowl. Add the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, dried oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper paste, and finely minced garlic. Mix thoroughly so the chicken is evenly coated.

2. 2

   Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet until hot. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning and stirring as needed, until golden and cooked through.

4. 4

   While the chicken cooks, place the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, garlic powder, smoked paprika if using, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until the garlic sauce is smooth.

5. 5

   Spread garlic sauce over each lavash bread.

6. 6

   Layer the shredded lettuce, cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, pickled cucumbers, and French fries over the lavash.

7. 7

   Drizzle additional garlic sauce over the filling. Roll each lavash tightly around the filling.

8. 8

   Lightly grease a skillet and toast the rolled sandwiches for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.

9. 9

   Slice the sandwiches in half and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

The source specifies marinating for at least 1 hour or overnight. It does not specify a chicken internal temperature; ensure the chicken is cooked through before assembling.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• sandwich
• wrap
• chicken
• Middle Eastern-inspired
• skillet-cooked
• crispy
• make-ahead marinade