Greek Chicken Wraps

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken breast (Halved lengthwise for even thickness)
• 3 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt (For the chicken marinade)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise (For the chicken marinade)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic (Freshly grated; for the chicken marinade)
• salt (To taste; for the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp dried oregano (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp dried basil (For the chicken marinade)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp cumin powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp coriander powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 large red onion (Finely diced; for the Greek salad)
• 1 large cucumber (Finely diced; for the Greek salad)
• 1 medium tomatoes (Source specifies 1–2 tomatoes; deseeded and diced)
• 0.5 cup olives (Diced; for the Greek salad)
• salt (To taste; for the Greek salad)
• black pepper (To taste; for the Greek salad)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (For the Greek salad)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (For the Greek salad)
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (Optional; for the Greek salad)
• 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt (For the tzatziki sauce)
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (For the tzatziki sauce)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (For the tzatziki sauce)
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic (Freshly grated; for the tzatziki sauce)
• salt (To taste; for the tzatziki sauce)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (Chopped; for the tzatziki sauce)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped; for the tzatziki sauce)
• 0.5 cup cucumber (Grated and squeezed dry; for the tzatziki sauce)
• 6 large tortilla wraps (For assembly)
• 2 cups lettuce (For assembly)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the full-fat Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, freshly grated garlic, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, cumin, coriander, salt, and olive oil for the chicken marinade.

2. 2

   Add the halved chicken breasts to the marinade and coat them thoroughly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, preferably overnight.

3. 3

   Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-low heat.

4. 4

   Place the marinated chicken in the hot pan and cook for 5–7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.

5. 5

   Increase the heat briefly to char the chicken.

6. 6

   Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice it into strips.

7. 7

   In another bowl, combine the finely diced red onion, cucumber, deseeded diced tomatoes, and diced olives.

8. 8

   Season the Greek salad with salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice.

9. 9

   If using feta cheese, add it to the salad and toss gently.

10. 10

    In a bowl, mix the whole-milk Greek yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, freshly grated garlic, chopped dill, chopped parsley, and salt for the tzatziki sauce.

11. 11

    Add the grated, well-drained cucumber to the yogurt mixture and stir. Chill the tzatziki until ready to use.

12. 12

    Warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave.

13. 13

    Layer each tortilla with lettuce, sliced chicken, Greek salad, and tzatziki sauce.

14. 14

    Wrap the tortillas tightly and serve immediately.

Notes

The source specifies 1–2 tomatoes; one medium tomato is represented for nutrition estimation. The source does not state a final internal temperature for the chicken; cook until fully cooked. Marinating time is included in the total time estimate.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• wraps
• Greek-inspired
• high-protein
• chicken
• grilled
• fresh
• meal-prep