Greek Chicken Gyro Wraps with Mint Yogurt
Savor the vibrant flavors of our Greek Chicken Gyro Wraps, perfectly grilled for that smoky goodness and nestled in warm pita bread. Topped off with a cool and zesty mint yogurt sauce, these wraps are a delightful fusion of fresh ingredients that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean! Get ready for a delicious bite that’s both hearty and refreshing!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
- Shredded lettuce or sliced cucumberoptional
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (30 ml)
- Sliced red onionoptional
- Sliced tomatoesoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 500 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (45 ml)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- ½ tsp ground cumin (2.5 ml)
- 1½ tsp dried oregano (7.5 ml)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)
- Salt, to taste
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes (up to 12 hours).
- 2
Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden, lightly charred, and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- 3
Make mint yogurt: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Warm pitas: Lightly warm pita breads in a pan or oven.
- 5
Assemble wraps: Fill pitas with sliced chicken, tomatoes, onion, lettuce or cucumber, and generous spoonfuls of mint yogurt sauce.
- 6
Serve: Fold and serve immediately, with extra mint yogurt on the side if desired.
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Greek Chicken Gyro Wraps with Mint Yogurt
Savor the vibrant flavors of our Greek Chicken Gyro Wraps, perfectly grilled for that smoky goodness and nestled in warm pita bread. Topped off with a cool and zesty mint yogurt sauce, these wraps are a delightful fusion of fresh ingredients that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean! Get ready for a delicious bite that’s both hearty and refreshing!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
- Shredded lettuce or sliced cucumberoptional
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (30 ml)
- Sliced red onionoptional
- Sliced tomatoesoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 500 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (45 ml)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- ½ tsp ground cumin (2.5 ml)
- 1½ tsp dried oregano (7.5 ml)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)
- Salt, to taste
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes (up to 12 hours).
- 2
Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden, lightly charred, and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- 3
Make mint yogurt: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Warm pitas: Lightly warm pita breads in a pan or oven.
- 5
Assemble wraps: Fill pitas with sliced chicken, tomatoes, onion, lettuce or cucumber, and generous spoonfuls of mint yogurt sauce.
- 6
Serve: Fold and serve immediately, with extra mint yogurt on the side if desired.