Mediterranean Chicken Pita Wraps (Printable)
Grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, feta and dill yogurt in warm pita for a quick Mediterranean meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1.1 pounds 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Add the chicken strips and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
02 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken strips for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until thoroughly cooked and lightly charred on both sides. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped dill or parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste until well blended.
04 - Heat pita breads in a dry skillet or in the oven until soft and pliable.
05 - Spread a generous spoonful of yogurt sauce over each warm pita. Arrange mixed salad greens evenly, followed by the grilled chicken strips, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
06 - Finish with an extra drizzle of yogurt sauce, fold the pitas, and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get to play with flavor-packed ingredients—no two bites ever quite taste exactly the same.
- Assembling the wraps is as fun as eating them, especially if you set everything out and let everyone build their own.
02 -
- Trying to rush the chicken on too high heat risks drying it out—steady medium-high gives a perfect sear without losing juice.
- Letting the yogurt sauce sit for a few minutes helps the flavors meld, making it silkier and more aromatic.
03 -
- Letting the chicken rest, loosely covered, for a few minutes keeps it moist and easy to slice.
- Searing one side of the chicken a bit longer than the other adds flavor-packed golden edges that make all the difference.