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Sheet Pan Chicken Kefta Wraps
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Sheet Pan Chicken Kefta Wraps
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Sheet Pan Chicken Kefta Wraps

Experience all the flavor with none of the fuss in these Sheet Pan Chicken Kefta Wraps! Featuring juicy, perfectly spiced ground chicken kefta, a rich roasted garlic sauce, and a fresh, zesty salad, this recipe is inspired by culinary expert Zachary Neman. It's an easy-to-prepare meal that brings delicious Mediterranean flavors to your table.
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#Weeknight Dinner
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Finished Chicken Kefta Wrap
Finished Chicken Kefta Wrap

Recipe Information

25m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Middle Eastern / Mediterranean
English
Nutrition (per serving)
600
Calories
35g
Protein
45g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Chicken Kefta on Sheet Pan
Chicken Kefta on Sheet Pan

Ingredients

  • ground chicken
    (700-900 g)

    700 lbs
  • tomato paste
    (null)

    2 tbsp
  • garlic cloves
    (minced)

    8 cloves
  • smoked paprika
    (null)

    2 tsp
  • cumin
    (null)

    2 tsp
  • salt
    (null)

    2 tsp
  • black pepper
    (null)

    2 tsp
  • turmeric
    (null)

    1 tsp
  • garlic powder
    (null)

    2 tsp
  • fresh parsley
    (chopped)

    1 cup
  • fresh cilantro
    (chopped, optional)

    1 cup
  • yellow onions
    (null)

    1 pieces
Servings: 4
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Assembled Dish Ready to Serve
Assembled Dish Ready to Serve

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a large bowl, combine ground chicken with tomato paste, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, turmeric, garlic powder, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), and grated yellow onion. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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    In a large bowl, combine ground chicken with tomato paste, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, turmeric, garlic powder, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), and grated yellow onion. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
    7m

    Ensure all spices and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the chicken mixture for consistent flavor.
  • 2

    Take portions of the kefta mixture and form them into small, uniform logs or patties, ready for roasting.
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    Take portions of the kefta mixture and form them into small, uniform logs or patties, ready for roasting.
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    Slightly wet your hands with water to prevent the kefta mixture from sticking while forming the logs or patties.
  • 3

    Arrange the formed chicken kefta logs and whole garlic cloves on a sheet pan. Roast in a preheated oven until the kefta is cooked through, juicy, and lightly browned.
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    Arrange the formed chicken kefta logs and whole garlic cloves on a sheet pan. Roast in a preheated oven until the kefta is cooked through, juicy, and lightly browned.
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    Avoid overcrowding the sheet pan to allow for proper browning and even cooking; use two pans if necessary.
  • 4

    Once the garlic cloves are roasted and tender, transfer them to a blender or food processor. Add plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, then blend until smooth and creamy to create the roasted garlic sauce.
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    Once the garlic cloves are roasted and tender, transfer them to a blender or food processor. Add plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, then blend until smooth and creamy to create the roasted garlic sauce.
    3m

    Taste and adjust the amount of lemon juice and salt to achieve your desired balance of tang and seasoning in the sauce.
  • 5

    In a separate bowl, combine finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the vegetables and drizzle with olive oil to create a zesty salad.
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    In a separate bowl, combine finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the vegetables and drizzle with olive oil to create a zesty salad.
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    Chop the vegetables finely to ensure they blend well and provide a pleasant texture within the wrap.
  • 6

    Warm your tortillas. Spread a generous layer of the roasted garlic sauce on each tortilla, then add several pieces of chicken kefta and a spoonful of the fresh zesty salad. Roll tightly and serve immediately.
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    Warm your tortillas. Spread a generous layer of the roasted garlic sauce on each tortilla, then add several pieces of chicken kefta and a spoonful of the fresh zesty salad. Roll tightly and serve immediately.
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    Warming the tortillas makes them more pliable and less likely to crack when rolled, enhancing the eating experience.
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