Mersin-style street wrap: finely chopped chicken steamed then sautéed with spices, rolled in lavash with sumac onions, tomato and parsley. Turkish street food made at home.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Slice the chicken breast into very thin strips, then chop into small pieces.
- 2
Thinly slice the red onion and rub it with the sumac and a pinch of the salt; dice the tomatoes small and chop the parsley.
- 3
Put the chicken and water in a large skillet and cook uncovered over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until the water has evaporated.
- 4
Add the sunflower oil, red pepper flakes, cumin and remaining salt and sauté over high heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned.
- 5
Warm the lavash breads for a few seconds at the edge of the pan, pressing them into the chicken juices.
- 6
Spread a quarter of the chicken down the middle of each lavash, top with sumac onions, tomato and parsley and roll up tightly. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 481 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
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