Description
These Grilled Chicken Gyro Wraps combine tender, marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection with fresh vegetables and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in soft pita bread. A delightful and easy-to-make Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wrap Assembly
- 4 soft pita breads
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and mix to coat them evenly. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
- Preheat the Grill: While the chicken is marinating, heat your grill to medium-high to ensure it’s ready for cooking.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal juices run clear and the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined to create the creamy tzatziki sauce.
- Assemble Wraps: Warm the pita breads slightly for easier folding. Slice the grilled chicken and place it in the pita along with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and sliced red onion. Drizzle the tzatziki sauce generously over the fillings.
- Enjoy: Fold the wraps tightly to secure the fillings and serve immediately for the freshest taste experience.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight will enhance the flavor even more.
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water to avoid watery tzatziki sauce.
- You can add additional toppings like feta cheese or olives for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Use warm pita breads to prevent cracking when folding the wraps.
- Chicken can be cooked on a stovetop grill pan if an outdoor grill is not available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
