Description
Juicy Mediterranean grilled chicken wrapped in warm pita with fresh vegetables, feta, and creamy tzatziki for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the Wrap
- 4 large pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup chopped lettuce (romaine or mixed greens)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
6. Warm pita bread on the grill or in a skillet for about 1 minute per side.
7. Spread tzatziki sauce onto each pita.
8. Layer lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion over the sauce.
9. Add sliced chicken and sprinkle with feta cheese.
10. Fold and roll into wraps, securing if needed, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer if time allows.
You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
Add olives or hummus for additional Mediterranean flair.
Serve with a side of fries or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg