Description
A delightful dish that combines fresh flavors and vibrant textures with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy sauces, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 30 ml lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 100 g lettuce, shredded
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 200 g tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the diced chicken breast, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or in the oven.
- Lay a warm pita bread on a flat surface and add a layer of shredded lettuce, followed by the cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the top.
- Fold the sides of the pita over the filling and roll it up from the bottom.
- Cut the wraps in half if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, swap chicken with grilled halloumi or chickpeas.
- Use gluten-free pita bread for a gluten-free version.
- Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Pita, Wrap, Healthy, Quick Meal