Description
These Greek Grilled Lemon Chicken Pita Wraps with Creamy Garlic Feta Sauce are a perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors. Tender grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy feta sauce wrapped in warm pita bread make for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Feta Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
For the Pita Wraps:
- 4–6 pita breads, warmed
For the Fresh Fillings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mixed greens or lettuce
- Optional: Kalamata olives, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill or pan-cook chicken over medium heat for 6–8 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a bowl, blend Greek yogurt, feta, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and salt to make creamy sauce.
- Warm the Pita: Warm pita breads until soft.
- Assemble the Wraps: Layer mixed greens, sliced chicken, fresh vegetables, and a generous spoon of garlic feta sauce on pita breads.
- Optional: Add sliced olives, fold, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings with your favorite veggies or herbs.
- Adjust the seasoning of the creamy sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
