Greek Chicken Souvlaki Wrap

Name: Greek Chicken Souvlaki Wrap
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Chicken Breast; ¼ cup Olive Oil; ¼ cup Lemon Juice; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 tsp Dried Oregano; to taste Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Greek Yogurt; 0.5 whole Cucumber; 1 clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Fresh Dill; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; to taste Salt; 4 whole Pita Bread; 0.5 whole Red Onion; 1 whole Tomato; ¼ cup Fresh Parsley

GREEK·NON-VEGSource

Juicy, marinated chicken souvlaki grilled to perfection and served in a warm pita with fresh toppings and tzatziki sauce.

1h 5m4Servings

Nutrition

449kcal

44gProtein

27gCarbs

20gFat

Ingredients

CHICKEN MARINADE

Chicken Breast

1.5 lb

Olive Oil

¼ cup

Lemon Juice

¼ cup

Garlic

4 cloves

Dried Oregano

2 tsp

Salt

To taste

to taste

Black Pepper

1 tsp

TZATZIKI SAUCE

Greek Yogurt

1 cup

Cucumber

0.5 whole

Garlic

1 clove

Fresh Dill

1 tbsp

Lemon Juice

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

to taste

FOR ASSEMBLY

Pita Bread

4 whole

Red Onion

0.5 whole

Tomato

1 whole

Fresh Parsley

¼ cup

Equipment

Grill

Skewers

Instructions

1Marinate the Chicken

30m

Prepare Marinade

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

Marinate Chicken

Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Add chicken to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

2Make Tzatziki Sauce

10m

Prepare Cucumber

Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well.

Chill Sauce

Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until ready to serve.

3Prepare Toppings

Slice Onion

Thinly slice the red onion.

Chop Tomato

Dice the tomato.

Chop Parsley

Roughly chop the fresh parsley.

4Grill the Chicken

15m

Thread Skewers

Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, about 5-6 pieces per skewer.

Preheat Grill

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

Grill Chicken

Grill the chicken skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

Rest Chicken

Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for a few minutes before assembling.

5Assemble the Wraps

Warm Pita

Lightly warm the pita bread on a dry skillet or grill until pliable.

Add Tzatziki

Spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce over the warm pita bread.

Add Chicken

Place a grilled chicken skewer on top of the tzatziki. Remove chicken from skewer and place it onto the pita.

Add Toppings

Top with sliced red onion, diced tomato, and chopped parsley.

Wrap It Up

Fold the pita bread to create a wrap. You can wrap it in foil to keep it warm and hold its shape.

Tips

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but avoid marinating for too long (over 4 hours) as the lemon juice can start to 'cook' the chicken.

Ensure your grill or grill pan is hot before adding the chicken to get those nice char marks and prevent sticking.

Don't skip squeezing the moisture out of the cucumber for the tzatziki; this prevents a watery sauce.

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

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