Greek Chicken Souvlaki Wraps (Printable)

Marinated grilled chicken in warm pita with crisp vegetables and creamy tzatziki for a fresh, flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Souvlaki

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 0.8-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Tzatziki Sauce

10 - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
11 - 1/2 cucumber, grated and well drained
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
16 - 1/4 tsp salt
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Wrap Components

18 - 4 large pita breads
19 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
20 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
21 - 1/2 small iceberg lettuce, shredded
22 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken cubes, toss to coat evenly, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
02 - Mix Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
03 - Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat.
04 - Heat pita breads on the grill for 30 seconds per side until soft and warm.
05 - Spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki on each pita. Layer shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, grilled chicken, and crumbled feta if using. Fold and wrap tightly for serving.
06 - Serve wraps immediately to preserve texture and freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The marinade creates incredibly juicy chicken even after grilling
  • Homemade tzatziki puts storebought versions to shame
  • Everything comes together in under an hour including marinating time
02 -
  • Squeezing excess water from the cucumber prevents watery tzatziki that makes soggy wraps
  • Letting chicken rest after grilling keeps the juices inside the meat instead of on your plate
  • Room temperature pitas fold without cracking, so don't serve them cold from the fridge
03 -
  • Double the tzatziki and keep it in the fridge—it's even better the next day
  • Slice chicken against the grain when removing from skewers for maximum tenderness
  • Extra marinade can be brushed on the chicken during the last minute of grilling
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