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Greek Chicken Wraps - Fresh, Flavorful, and Ready in Minutes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the chicken: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (plus 1 teaspoon zest)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the wraps: 4–6 Greek pitas or large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced (Persian or English works best)
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
  • Fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 6 hours.
  2. Prep the veggies: While the chicken marinates, chop tomatoes, cucumber, onions, and greens. Pat the cucumbers dry to reduce excess moisture. Set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken: Grill: Preheat to medium-high. Grill 5–6 minutes per side for breasts (thighs may need a minute more), until the internal temperature hits 165°F/74°C.
  4. Stovetop: Heat a skillet over medium-high with a drizzle of oil. Sear 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  5. Rest and slice: Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips or bite-size pieces. This keeps it juicy and easy to layer.
  6. Warm the pitas: Wrap pitas in foil and warm in a 300°F/150°C oven for 5–7 minutes, or heat in a dry skillet 30–45 seconds per side until pliable.
  7. Assemble the wraps: Spread 2–3 tablespoons tzatziki down the center of each pita. Layer greens, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives. Sprinkle with feta and fresh herbs.
  8. Wrap it up: Fold the bottom up, then roll from one side to the other. For easier eating, wrap the bottom half with parchment or foil.
  9. Serve: Enjoy immediately. Add an extra squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of olive oil if you like.