Greek Grilled Chicken Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for lunch or dinner — these wraps are packed with juicy marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
🕒 Time
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Marinate: 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours)
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Cook: 12–15 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour
🍽 Serves
4 wraps
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
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1½ lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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Juice of 1 lemon
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce (Tzatziki-Style)
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 small garlic clove, finely grated
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill (or mint)
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Salt to taste
Optional: ¼ cup finely grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
For the Wraps
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4 large pita breads or flatbreads
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1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
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½ red onion, thinly sliced
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1 tomato, diced
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½ cucumber, sliced
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Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Add chicken and coat well.
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Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (longer = more flavor).
2️⃣ Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
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In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt.
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Stir in grated cucumber if using.
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Refrigerate until ready to use.
3️⃣ Grill the Chicken
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Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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Lightly oil the grates.
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Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side (depending on thickness).
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Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
4️⃣ Warm the Pitas
Heat pitas briefly on the grill or in a dry skillet until soft and pliable.
5️⃣ Assemble the Wraps
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Spread garlic yogurt sauce down the center of each pita.
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Add sliced chicken.
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Top with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and feta.
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Add extra sauce if desired.
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Fold tightly and wrap in parchment if serving on-the-go.
🌿 Extra Flavor Tips
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Add olives for a briny bite.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Drizzle with a little extra olive oil before rolling.
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Add a few fries inside the wrap for authentic street-style flair.
