Chicken Souvlaki Wrap with Yogurt Sauce
Craving something fresh, flavorful, and easy to make? This Chicken Souvlaki Wrap with Yogurt Sauce is the perfect Mediterranean-inspired meal you’ll want on repeat! Juicy, marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm flatbread with crisp veggies, then drizzled with a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce that takes every bite to the next level.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Souvlaki
- 1½ lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)
- For the Wraps
- 4 large pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese or olives
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken: Add chicken strips, toss well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and herbs. Chill until ready to use.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Warm the bread: Heat pita briefly on a skillet or in the oven until soft and warm.
- Assemble wraps: Spread yogurt sauce on pita, add chicken, top with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and optional feta.
- Wrap and serve: Fold tightly and serve immediately.