Rustic Greek Chicken Pita Wraps with Smoky Lemon Feta Sauce 🥙🇬🇷
These wraps combine juicy Mediterranean-style chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy feta sauce with a smoky lemon kick.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1½ lbs (700 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the smoky lemon feta sauce
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin)
For the wraps
- 4–6 pita breads
- Sliced cucumber
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Lettuce or arugula
- Fresh parsley or dill
- Kalamata olives (optional)
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
- Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Toss with chicken and let marinate for 20 minutes (or up to overnight for more flavor).
