Grilled Chicken Wrap
User Reviews
4.5
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Description
The grilled chicken wrap combines thinly sliced, marinated chicken breast with classic Mediterranean flavors like lemon juice, oregano, and paprika. Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes enhances tenderness and flavor before cooking it on a hot grill or pan until golden and fully cooked. Resting the chicken helps retain juices and makes slicing easier.
Fresh vegetables such as lettuce, tomato, and red onion add crispness and contrast to the warm, savory chicken. The tzatziki sauce, made of yogurt and cucumber, introduces a cool, creamy component that complements the smoky spices on the chicken. Wrapping all ingredients in a warmed large flatbread creates a convenient and balanced meal.
This wrap is suited for lunch or a light dinner and can be customized with additional veggies or sauces according to preference. Preparing tzatziki ahead allows easy assembly and a quick meal option.
Ingredients
For the grilled chicken
- 1 lb (500g) chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
For the wraps
- 2 cups tzatziki
- 4 large wraps warmed
- lettuce
- tomato sliced
- red onion sliced
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board then carefully slice in half, horizontally, creating two thin chicken cutlets.
- Combine all the marinade ingredients then add the chicken and coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours in the fridge.
- Make the tzatziki according to recipe instructions.
- Cook the chicken in a hot pan/grill pan for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the tzatziki, lettuce, tomato and onion in a warmed wrap.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1389mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
You'll Also Love
