Greek Lemon Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Vibrant wrap with lemon-marinated chicken, Greek salad, and feta cheese in a warm tortilla. Light, fresh, and easy to prepare.

# Components:

→ Lemon Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Greek Salad

08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
11 - ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
12 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
13 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
16 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Assembly

18 - 4 large flour tortillas or Greek-style flatbreads
19 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, sprinkle with oregano, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Warm tortillas or flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and ready for filling.
05 - Lay out each tortilla. Add a layer of shredded romaine, a generous scoop of Greek salad mixture, and top with chopped lemon chicken.
06 - Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly into a wrap. Slice in half diagonally if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, so you can have a vibrant homemade meal without spending your whole evening in the kitchen.
  • The lemon marinade keeps the chicken juicy and bright, and the salad stays crisp even after wrapping.
  • Its endlessly adaptable you can swap proteins, add more veggies, or tuck in a spoonful of tzatziki without changing the soul of the dish.
02 -
  • Dont skip the resting time after cooking the chicken, cutting into it too soon lets all the juices run out and you end up with dry meat.
  • Warm your tortillas every single time, cold tortillas crack and make wrapping a frustrating mess.
  • If your salad seems watery, let it sit for a minute and then drain off any excess liquid before adding it to the wrap.
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating so they cook evenly and stay juicy all the way through.
  • If you want deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours in the fridge, the lemon does wonders.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the wrap cleanly without squishing the filling out the sides.
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