Chicken Kefta Wrap
Chicken Kefta Wrap
Ingredients
For the Chicken Kefta
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 onion, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
For the Tomato & Onion Salad
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Spiced Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembly
- 4 pita bread, or flatbread
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken Kefta: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped fresh parsley, and the grated onion (ensure excess water has been squeezed out).
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add all the kefta spices: salt, black pepper, ground coriander, chili powder, ground cumin, allspice, ground ginger, ground thyme, and dried thyme to the bowl. Crack the egg into the mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Mix all kefta ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined and the spices are evenly distributed throughout the chicken.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Form the chicken mixture into 8-12 elongated, skewer-like shapes (approximately 4-5 inches long).
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the formed kefta on an air fryer tray or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Air fry the kefta at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 15 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned. If baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
While the kefta cooks, prepare the Tomato & Onion Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine the halved or quartered cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Season the salad with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Toss gently to combine and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Prepare the Spiced Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped fresh mint, ground cumin, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Warm the pita bread or flatbreads according to package instructions, or lightly grill them in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes per side until soft and slightly charred.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Assemble the wraps: Spread a generous amount of the spiced yogurt sauce onto each warm pita. Top with a few pieces of cooked chicken kefta and a spoonful of the tomato and onion salad. Fold or roll the pita to create a wrap.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Kefta Wrap
Ingredients
For the Chicken Kefta
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 onion, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
For the Tomato & Onion Salad
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Spiced Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembly
- 4 pita bread, or flatbread
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken Kefta: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped fresh parsley, and the grated onion (ensure excess water has been squeezed out).
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add all the kefta spices: salt, black pepper, ground coriander, chili powder, ground cumin, allspice, ground ginger, ground thyme, and dried thyme to the bowl. Crack the egg into the mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Mix all kefta ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined and the spices are evenly distributed throughout the chicken.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Form the chicken mixture into 8-12 elongated, skewer-like shapes (approximately 4-5 inches long).
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the formed kefta on an air fryer tray or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Air fry the kefta at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 15 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned. If baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
While the kefta cooks, prepare the Tomato & Onion Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine the halved or quartered cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Season the salad with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Toss gently to combine and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Prepare the Spiced Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped fresh mint, ground cumin, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Warm the pita bread or flatbreads according to package instructions, or lightly grill them in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes per side until soft and slightly charred.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Assemble the wraps: Spread a generous amount of the spiced yogurt sauce onto each warm pita. Top with a few pieces of cooked chicken kefta and a spoonful of the tomato and onion salad. Fold or roll the pita to create a wrap.
⏱️ 5 min