Greek Grilled Chicken Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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

  • Prep: 20 minutes

  • Marinate: 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours)

  • Cook: 12–15 minutes

  • Total: ~1 hour

🍽 Serves

4 wraps


🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 1½ lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper


For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce (Tzatziki-Style)

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill (or mint)

  • Salt to taste

Optional: ¼ cup finely grated cucumber (squeezed dry)


For the Wraps

  • 4 large pita breads or flatbreads

  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 tomato, diced

  • ½ cucumber, sliced

  • Crumbled feta cheese (optional)


🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  2. Add chicken and coat well.

  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (longer = more flavor).


2️⃣ Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt.

  2. Stir in grated cucumber if using.

  3. Refrigerate until ready to use.


3️⃣ Grill the Chicken

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

  2. Lightly oil the grates.

  3. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side (depending on thickness).

  4. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  5. 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

  1. Spread garlic yogurt sauce down the center of each pita.

  2. Add sliced chicken.

  3. Top with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and feta.

  4. Add extra sauce if desired.

  5. Fold tightly and wrap in parchment if serving on-the-go.


🌿 Extra Flavor Tips

  • Add olives for a briny bite.

  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

  • Drizzle with a little extra olive oil before rolling.

  • Add a few fries inside the wrap for authentic street-style flair.

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