Description
These Grilled Chicken Gyro Wraps offer a delicious blend of tender, marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection, wrapped in soft pita bread and topped with fresh vegetables and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the 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
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For 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 coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat the Grill: While the chicken marinates, heat your grill to medium-high to ensure it is ready for cooking.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal juices run clear and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined to create a fresh tzatziki sauce.
- Assemble Wraps: Warm the pita breads, then slice the grilled chicken into strips. Lay the pita on plates, layer the chicken strips, and add diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and sliced red onion. Top everything with the tzatziki sauce.
- Enjoy: Fold the wraps tightly and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight can enhance the flavor even more.
- To speed up preparation, you can use pre-grated cucumber for the tzatziki sauce, but fresh is best.
- If you do not have a grill, a grill pan or broiler can be used as alternatives.
- Make sure to pat the grated cucumber dry before mixing into the yogurt to prevent a watery tzatziki sauce.
- Feel free to add extra veggies like sliced bell peppers or olives for added texture and flavor.
