Za'atar Chicken Wrap with Tahini and Romaine
Za'atar pressed onto a chicken breast until it forms a crust, cooked dry so the thyme and sesame toast in the pan, then rolled with lemon tahini and shredded romaine. No oil and no added salt.
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- 1 Whole wheat tortillas
- 185 g Chicken breast
- 1 tbsp Za'atar
- ¼ tbsp Tahini
- 50 g Romaine lettuce
- ¼ Lemon
- 60 g Cucumber (optional)
Method
- Flatten the chicken breast under your palm to an even thickness and press the za'atar into both faces so it forms a crust rather than a dusting.
- Thin the tahini with the juice of the lemon quarter and a little cold water, shred the romaine finely and cut the cucumber into half-moons.
- Cook the chicken in a dry nonstick pan over medium heat for five minutes a side; the za'atar toasts as it goes and smells of thyme and sesame by the time the meat is done.
- Move it to a board and let it sit two minutes before slicing, or the crust sheds the moment the knife goes in.
- As the chicken rests, run the wholewheat tortilla through the pan it came out of over a low flame, a minute a side, picking up the toasted seeds left behind.
- Slice the chicken across into thick strips, spread the tahini over the tortilla, bed the romaine and cucumber down first and lay the chicken over them before rolling it up snugly.
- Cut it once and eat it, dipping the open ends into whatever tahini is left in the bowl.
About Za'atar Chicken Wrap with Tahini and Romaine
Za'atar Chicken Wrap with Tahini and Romaine is a Middle Eastern lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 1. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Za'atar Chicken Wrap with Tahini and Romaine: frequently asked questions
Is Za'atar Chicken Wrap with Tahini and Romaine gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Za'atar Chicken Wrap with Tahini and Romaine has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Za'atar Chicken Wrap with Tahini and Romaine?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cucumber — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Za'atar Chicken Wrap with Tahini and Romaine make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.