Mediterranean Chicken Wrap

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Wrap
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (500 g); 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt ((Any thick yogurt or curd)); 1 tsp finely chopped or minced garlic; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp paprika ((skip if you do not like spicy)); 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; salt to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup tahini ((substitute - lightly roasted sesame seeds 3 tbsp)); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 clove garlic (roughly chopped); salt to taste; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley (basil or dill leaves); 1 tsp finely chopped or minced garlic; 1/2 cup tomatoes ((plum or cherry tomatoes)); 1 cucumber (deseeded & chopped); 1/2 red onions (diced); 1/4 cup feta cheese ((or any cheese of your choice)); 6 Tortillas or Flatbread ((big size or large)); Lettuce leaves (optional)

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This Mediterranean chicken wrap is a wonderful combination of grilled chicken, hummus, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese bursting with Mediterranean flavors, all enclosed in a warm tortilla or flatbread. They are kid-friendly and are perfect for quick weeknight meals. Let’s see how to make this easy chicken wrap with step-by-step photos and a video recipe.

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Tips to make the Best Mediterranean Wraps
Frequently Asked Questions
Ingredients & Swaps
How to store?

This Mediterranean chicken wrap recipe is quick and easy to make and the family loves them. It’s fun to let your kids assemble their wraps and enjoy. Similar Mediterranean recipes that you might like are our Mediterranean Chicken Stew, Mediterranean Chicken and Rice, and Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs.

About This Mediterranean Chicken Wraps

This Mediterranean-style chicken wrap is similar to Shawarma wrap. They are the best Mediterranean wrap recipes perfect for family-friendly dinners. You can make it within 15 minutes.

However, it requires some preparations to be done ahead of time. This Mediterranean chicken wrap with hummus tastes extremely delicious whether served warm or cold.

These Mediterranean tortilla wraps are made with simple ingredients easily available in your kitchen pantry. They are so versatile that you can swap the ingredients with whatever you like or have in your kitchen pantry. Here's how to make it.

How to make it

Let’s walk through the process of making this easy chicken wrap recipe step-by-step. Don’t forget to watch the video too!

Step 1 Make Grilled Chicken

Pound the chicken breasts for even thickness. Keep it aside.
To marinate the chicken - Combine all the ingredients mentioned under Mediterranean chicken marinade in a mixing bowl. Combine the chicken with marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes.
To cook the chicken - Heat 2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Hold the chicken breast with tongs and shake off the excess marinade in the marinade bowl. Place the marinated chicken on the heated skillet or a grill pan.
Cook the chicken breast for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked. Remove and keep it on a plate. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice the chicken. Cover and keep it aside.

Step 2 Prepare Hummus

In a mixer or grinder jar, add tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, cooked chickpeas, cumin, garlic, and salt. Grind it. It will be of thick consistency.
Add 2-3 tablespoon water and grind it to a fine paste (spreadable consistency). Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice as per taste. Remove it to a bowl. Hummus is ready. Keep it aside.

Step 3 Make Salad

In a mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, pepper, and parsley to combine.
Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss it to coat with the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning. The salad is ready.
A small tip - Feta cheese is salty so toss the salad ingredients first and then add salt as per taste.

Step 4 Assembling Mediterranean Chicken Wraps

Warm tortilla or flatbread. Spread hummus in the center. Do not spread it on the sides as it will be difficult to fold.
Top it with lettuce leaves, salad, and chicken. Fold the sides first and then roll the tortilla. Tuck in the sides of the tortilla with the help of fingers and roll tightly. You can watch the video.
Slice it in half and Mediterranean chicken wrap is ready to serve.
Wrap it in foil if you're not going to consume the wraps right away.

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Tips to make the Best Mediterranean Wraps

Marinate the chicken for 2-4 hours. It will make the chicken tender and flavorful. However, if short of time marinate for 30 minutes.
Brown the chicken. Make sure the chicken is cooked crispy and brown. It adds a smoky flavor to it.
Make salad just before assembling the wrap. If you make the salad in advance the vegetables will release water and it will make the wraps soggy.
Warm tortilla or flatbread before assembling it. The tortilla will fold easily without breaking.
The chicken wrap filling should be not too much or too little. Do not put the filling on the sides of the wrap or too much filling in the center of the wrap. It will be difficult to fold the wraps.
For quick meal prep - Cook chicken, prepare hummus, and prepare the salad ahead of time but do not add salt to salad (it makes salad soggy). Add salt to the salad when you are ready to make the wraps. Store them in an airtight container and refrigerate.
If you are using lettuce leaves, wash and dry the lettuce leaves before making the wrap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make hummus without tahini?

You can skip tahini while making hummus. However, the flavors will differ. Or you can add lightly roasted sesame seeds or sesame oil to substitute tahini.

Are Mediterranean wraps served hot or cold?

You can serve them either way. They taste best whether served warm or cold. Tortillas are pre-cooked and you don't need to cook them again.

Why my wraps are soggy and falling apart?

Do not add too much dressing, sauce, or wet ingredients to the wrap. It is the excess moisture in the wrap that makes it soggy and falling apart.

Ingredients & Swaps

Chicken - You can use pre-cooked chicken. I have used boneless skinless chicken breasts to prepare Mediterranean chicken. You can also use boneless chicken thighs. For a quick meal, you can use any cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
Yogurt - I have used Greek yogurt to marinate the chicken. You can substitute it with any other full-fat yogurt or curd.
Mediterranean flavors - Garlic, coriander, cumin, oregano, pepper, salt and lemon juice.
Oil - I have used olive oil. Substitute it with any neutral flavor oil like canola oil, sunflower oil, etc.
Paprika - I have used paprika to spice up the chicken. This is completely optional. If you do not like spicy flavors skip adding it.
Hummus - You can use store-bought or homemade. I used homemade hummus. To make hummus, I have used cooked chickpeas. Do not skip the hummus spread. It tastes amazing.
Salad -For salad, I have used ripe plum tomatoes, cucumber, and red onions. You can use any fresh vegetables of your choice.
Feta Cheese - I have used Feta cheese for authentic Mediterranean flavors. Substitute it with any of your favorite cheese or skip if you do not have one.
Herbs - I have used parsley. Substitute it with basil or dill leaves.
Tortillas or Flatbread - Go for a big-size (large) tortilla or flatbread. They hold the filling perfectly and are easy to wrap. You can use any tortilla like whole wheat tortilla or gluten-free.

How to store?

Do not try to store the leftover wraps. It will be soggy after some time. You can store them for 2-4 hours. Wrap it in a foil.
You can store the excess filling that you did not use to make the wrap. Store the leftover chicken within 2 hours of preparing it. Keep it in an airtight container and refrigerate. Stays good for 5 days.
Same way, you can store the salad in another airtight container. But the veggies will release water and turn soggy. Not good for making the wraps again. I recommend making a fresh salad for the wraps.

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap Variations

For a creamy Mediterranean chicken wrap, add tzatziki. Don’t have time to make tzatziki, add only Greek yogurt. A full-fat Greek yogurt alone adds enough creaminess to these chicken wraps.
Add Kalamata olives to the wrap for classic Mediterranean flavors.
For a different flavor - You can use this cilantro lime chicken, lemon garlic chicken, or Greek yogurt chicken for preparing chicken.
For a low-carb version skip Tortilla and use lettuce to make these wraps.

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