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Easy Greek Chicken Gyro Lettuce Wraps


  • Total Time: 25-27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These Easy Greek Chicken Gyro Lettuce Wraps offer a fresh, low-carb take on a classic Greek gyro, featuring tender, seasoned chicken and a creamy, homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal, this recipe balances vibrant flavors with ease of preparation, making it ideal for busy individuals and families.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 1/2 English cucumber, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for serving)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

  • Instructions

    1. Pat the chicken breasts or thighs dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch thick strips or bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

    2. In a separate small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (make sure it’s squeezed very dry to prevent a watery sauce), minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    3. Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through with no pink remaining in the center (internal temperature should reach 165 F). Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

    4. While the chicken cooks, separate and wash the lettuce leaves. Arrange them on a platter or individual plates. Dice the English cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

    5. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a serving dish. Arrange the cooked chicken, prepared lettuce leaves, diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, and sliced red onion on a platter.

    6. Invite everyone to build their own wraps. Spoon a generous amount of cooked chicken into a lettuce cup, top with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, a sprinkle of feta cheese (if using), and a dollop of the homemade tzatziki sauce.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
    • Category: main dish
    • Method: pan-fried
    • Cuisine: greek

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 wrap

    Keywords: gyro, chicken, lettuce wraps, greek, tzatziki, healthy, weeknight, low-carb, mediterranean, easy