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Easy Grilled Chicken Pita Wraps

Made with just 10 simple ingredients & only 15 minutes of active time in the kitchen, this Greek-inspired chicken souvlaki wrap recipe uses some easy store-bought shortcuts to get that takeout fake-out flavor in a snap!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Greek
Servings 4
Calories 665 kcal

Ingredients
  

Grilled Chicken

  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or sub chicken breasts that have been butterflied and pounded to ½ inch thickness.
  • ½ Cup Vinegar-Based Salad Dressing of your choice I like homemade white balsamic vinaigrette or regular balsamic vinaigrette, Girard's Champagne Vinaigrette, Newman's Own Italian, Aldi's Apple Thyme Vinaigrette
  • Kosher Salt & Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste

To Serve

  • 4 Pitas or sub naan or the flatbread of your choice
  • ½ English Cucumber chopped
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 C Arugula
  • ½ C Red Onion Pickles or use plain sliced red onion and/or pickled banana pepper slices
  • 1 Ripe Avocado cubed
  • ½ C Tzatziki homemade or store-bought
  • 4 oz Crumbled Feta

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then place in a shallow dish and marinate with the salad dressing for 15 minutes to an hour.
  • Grill the marinated chicken thighs until they reach an internal temp of 165F.
  • Allow the cooked chicken to rest, tented with foil, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the pitas. Chop rested chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Assemble the pita wraps. Add 2 tablespoons of tzatziki to each pita. Divvy up the remaining ingredients, adding more or less of each according to your preferences. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

Optional Variations:
  • Add French Fries - Depending on who you talk to, french fries (or some kind of fried potatoes) are an essential piece of any gyro wrap. When we’re in the mood for a little extra carby goodness, we air fry some frozen french fries to stuff into the pitas or serve them on the side with extra tzatziki for dipping.
  • Make It Vegetarian - Don’t do chicken? No worries! Veggie, chickpea, or falafel pita wraps are also tasty AF. Swap in some grilled veggies (e.g. bell peppers, zucchini, summer squash) that you’ve marinated in the salad dressing, use store-bought or homemade falafel, and/or add some grilled halloumi or bread cheese as your primary protein.
  • Go Vegan - Swap the chicken for grilled veggies and/or a can of Trader Joe’s Greek Chickpeas with lemon and cumin that you’ve warmed on the stovetop. Swap out the tzatziki for garlicky hummus, or swap in the creamy vegan spread of your choice.
  • Try Gluten-Free - Either opt for egg wraps, gluten-free pitas or flatbreads, or make a Greek chopped salad bowl and omit the bread altogether! Feel free to add some extra carbs with spicy green rice, lemony greek potatoes, or the grains of your choice.
Best ways to warm pita:
  • Microwave with a towel: Lightly sprinkle some water over the surface of the pita bread, then wrap it in a clean towel. Microwave the towel-wrapped pita bread for about 10-15 seconds, or until the bread is warm and soft.
  • Microwave with a tortilla warmer: Use a microwaveable tortilla warmer to soften the pita without drying them out.
  • Use a steamer: Place the pita bread in the steamer basket, cover with a lid, and steam for 1-2 minutes. This will help to moisten the bread and make it soft and pliable.
  • Warm it on the top shelf of your grill or in the oven: If you have a grill with a higher shelf or rack, you can heat the pita while the chicken grills. Otherwise, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Either way, wrap the pita bread in aluminum foil and warm it for about 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 665kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 35gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 892mgPotassium: 969mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1055IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 275mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cheap, Chicken, Easy, Fast, Grilled, Grilling, Healthy, Summer
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