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Garlic chicken lavash sandwich
The garlic chicken lavash sandwich you'll make on repeat: crisp edges, big flavour, and no complicated technique.
Prep36 min
Cook25 min
Total1 h 01
Serves4
Ingredients
- For the Chicken — 2 lb boneless chicken breasts and thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- For the Chicken — 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 — 2 tbsp olive oil
- For the Chicken — 1 tbsp red pepper paste (or 1 tbsp tomato paste + 1 tsp red chili flakes)
- For the Chicken — 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- For the Garlic Sauce — 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- For the Garlic Sauce — 1/3 cup sour cream
- For the Garlic Sauce — 1 tbsp lemon juice
- For the Garlic Sauce — 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Garlic Sauce — 2–3 cloves garlic, finely grated
- For the Garlic Sauce — 1 tsp garlic powder
- For the Garlic Sauce — 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- For the Garlic Sauce — 1/2 tsp black pepper
- For the Garlic Sauce — Salt, to taste
- For the Garlic Sauce — To Assemble
- For the Garlic Sauce — 4 large lavash breads
- For the Garlic Sauce — 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- For the Garlic Sauce — 1/2 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced
- For the Garlic Sauce — 1/2 cup pickled cucumbers, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with all the seasonings, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper paste, and garlic for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Cook in a hot skillet for 8–10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together all the garlic sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Spread garlic sauce over each lavash, then layer with lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, onion, pickles, and fries. Drizzle with more garlic sauce, roll tightly, and toast in a lightly greased skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Slice in half and enjoy!
Tip: Taste the sauce before assembling and adjust the salt then, not after.
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