Mediterranean Chicken Pita Wraps (Printable)
Grilled chicken, veggies, olives and feta with tangy yogurt in warm pita for a fresh Mediterranean meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Wrap & Assembly
10 - 4 large pita breads
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
13 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
15 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
16 - 1 cup mixed salad greens
→ Yogurt Sauce
17 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
18 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
19 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
20 - 1 garlic clove, minced
21 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
22 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken strips and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
02 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and lightly charred.
03 - Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped dill or parsley in a small bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Heat pita breads in a dry skillet or oven until warm and pliable.
05 - Spread a generous spoonful of yogurt sauce onto each warm pita. Layer with salad greens, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
06 - Drizzle additional yogurt sauce over the toppings. Fold the pitas and serve immediately while warm.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The yogurt sauce holds everything together and secretly upgrades even supermarket chicken into something memorable.
- It’s endlessly adaptable—who knew cleanup night could become a minor feast?
02 -
- If you skip the resting time after grilling, the chicken will lose its juiciness—trust me, it’s worth waiting for.
- Slicing the veggies as thin as possible makes every bite balanced, not overwhelming.
03 -
- Always let your grilled chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing for maximum juiciness.
- A little sprinkle of salt on tomatoes and cucumbers before assembling wakes up all the flavors.