Description
Delicious Greek Chicken Gyro Wraps with a flavorful Garlic Yogurt Sauce are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce wrapped in warm pita bread create a mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Wraps:
- 4 large pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Toss chicken slices in the marinade and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Garlic Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Warm the Pita: Lightly warm the pita breads in a skillet or oven until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spread garlic yogurt sauce on each pita. Add lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Top with cooked chicken and sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and an extra drizzle of garlic yogurt sauce. Fold the wraps and serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
