Greek Chicken Souvlaki Wraps (Printer View)

Marinated grilled chicken with creamy tzatziki, fresh veggies, and warm pita in a classic Greek style wrap.

# Components:

→ Chicken Souvlaki

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 0.8 inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Tzatziki Sauce

10 - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
11 - 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
16 - 1/4 tsp salt
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Wraps and Garnishes

18 - 4 large pita breads
19 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
20 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
21 - 1/2 small iceberg lettuce, shredded
22 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
02 - Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (excess moisture squeezed out), garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until assembly.
03 - Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. Remove from heat.
04 - Place pita breads on the grill and warm for 30 seconds per side until pliable and heated through.
05 - Spread a generous tablespoon of tzatziki on each warm pita. Layer shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, grilled chicken, and crumbled feta if desired. Fold and wrap tightly.
06 - Present the wraps immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade is so simple but it transforms plain chicken into something you actually crave days later.
  • Tzatziki made at home tastes nothing like the store bought kind, its fresher and you can control the garlic.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead so when dinnertime hits you just grill and assemble without stress.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the cucumber your tzatziki will be watery and slide right off the wrap, learned that the messy way.
  • Marinating for less than an hour leaves the chicken tasting bland, the garlic and lemon need time to work.
  • Wooden skewers must be soaked in water for at least 20 minutes or they will catch fire on the grill.
03 -
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling so it cooks more evenly.
  • If you dont have skewers, cook the chicken in a hot cast iron pan instead, it works just as well.
  • Warming the pita on the grill adds a faint smoky flavor that makes the whole wrap taste more authentic.
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