Description
A vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Wrap recipe featuring grilled, seasoned chicken breasts paired with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and creamy hummus, all wrapped in whole wheat tortillas. Perfect for a quick and nutritious lunch or dinner with a Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Wrap and Fillings
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Prepare Chicken: Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the chicken breasts to enhance flavor and prevent sticking during grilling.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts for a robust Mediterranean flavor.
- Grill Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the preheated grill or grill pan and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute for a moist texture.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the chicken rests, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Slice Chicken: Once rested, slice the chicken into thin strips against the grain for tender bites.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the whole wheat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable for wrapping.
- Assemble Wraps – Spread Hummus: Spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus evenly across the center of each tortilla as a creamy base layer.
- Add Greens: Place a handful of mixed greens on top of the hummus for freshness and crunch.
- Add Vegetables: Add sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion evenly over the greens for a colorful, crisp filling.
- Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables to add tang and richness.
- Add Chicken: Place the sliced chicken strips on top of the vegetables and feta for protein-packed flavor.
- Drizzle Lemon Juice: Drizzle a small amount of lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables to brighten all the flavors.
- Roll Wraps: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly to securely enclose the fillings.
- Serve: Cut the wraps in half at a slight angle and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure food safety.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil and spices for 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can substitute the whole wheat tortillas with gluten-free wraps if desired.
- To keep wraps warm, wrap them in foil and place in a low oven for a few minutes before serving.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and used in salads or sandwiches.
