Greek Chicken Burritos {or Wraps}
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 burritos or wraps
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Greek Chicken Burritos {or Wraps}
Description
The Greek Chicken Burritos recipe layers a combination of grilled chicken, pickled onions, fresh vegetables, and tzatziki in flatbreads or tortillas. The chicken is flavored with a mixture of oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper before cooking on a grill or skillet until done. Quick pickled red onions provide acidity and sweetness and complement the crisp romaine and juicy tomato. Tzatziki sauce, made with shredded cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, adds a creamy, fresh element.
This recipe emphasizes making each component ahead if desired, as pickled onions and tzatziki keep for days refrigerated, and grilled chicken can be marinated and stored for leftovers. The wraps assemble easily and can be adjusted according to preferences. They are ideal handheld meals that bring the flavors of a Greek salad and grilled chicken in a convenient format.
Using dried herbs in the spice rub ensures consistent flavor, while the layering of textures from creamy, crisp, tangy, and savory enhances eating enjoyment. This approach offers a balanced and fresh flavor profile in a casual wrap.
Ingredients
Quick Pickled Onions:
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ to 1 to 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cucumber shredded (I use the large holes of my box grater, medium, English/seedless
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed through garlic press, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- olive oil drizzle of
Greek Chicken + Extras:
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 flatbread wraps or tortillas
- 1 cup tomato chopped
- 1 to 2 to 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- For the quick pickled onions, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat until the sugar and salt mostly dissolve, about a minute or so. Add the onions, turning them to coat in the mixture. Set aside.
- For the tzatziki, lightly squeeze any excess water out of the cucumber over the sink (with your hands or with the cucumber wrapped up in a towel). In a bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the drained cucumber, and stir to combine. Drizzle with a teaspoon or so of olive oil. Set aside.
- For the chicken, in a small bowl, stir together the oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry and rub the spice mixture all over both sides of the chicken.
- Preheat a grill (or grill pan, broiler or skillet) to medium-high. Grill/cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side (exact time will depend on the thickness of the chicken) until cooked through; an instant-read thermometer should register 165 degrees F.
- Lightly tent the chicken with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- To assemble, heat the flatbread/wraps/tortillas until just warm (in a skillet or I sometimes throw them into a ziploc bag and microwave with the bag opened for 30-45 seconds).
- Cut the chicken into cubes or slices. Arrange the chicken down the center of each flatbread. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, tzatziki and feta cheese. Roll up, cut in half, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- All components can be prepared ahead; pickled onions and tzatziki refrigerate well for several days.
- Marinate chicken with the spice rub up to 12 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Grilled chicken leftovers make quick meals or wraps later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6burritos or wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Burrito | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 989mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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