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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

  1. Marinate the chicken with all the seasonings, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper paste, and garlic for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Cook in a hot skillet for 8–10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together all the garlic sauce ingredients until smooth.
  4. 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.
  5. Slice in half and enjoy!
Tip: Taste the sauce before assembling and adjust the salt then, not after.
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