Greek Chicken Gyro Wraps with Spicy Cucumber Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Spicy Cucumber Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, finely grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tsp chili flakes or 1/2 tsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Directions
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly charred.
Prepare the spicy cucumber yogurt sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chili flakes or paste, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Warm pita breads until soft and pliable.
Assemble wraps by layering lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cooked chicken. Drizzle generously with the spicy cucumber yogurt sauce, wrap, and serve immediately.
Nutritional Info (per wrap)
Calories: ~400 kcal
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 34g
Fat: 16g