These Lemon and Oregano Chicken Tzatziki Wraps have takeout “chicken kebab” and “chicken gyros” vibes, but you can easily make them using simple ingredients in the comfort of your own home! Caramelised chicken and zingy, fresh tzatziki are stuffed into wraps with tomato, parsley and red onion. The chicken is first flavoured with a delicious oregano, lemon and garlic marinade, which is so good that I use it to marinate absolutely everything – especially when I want to add Mediterranean vibes to a dish. Making the homemade tzatziki is worth the extra step as it’s seriously the best tzatziki I’ve ever eaten!
You can use leftovers as a dip or to drizzle over quick salads – we love it with veggie sticks as a quick snack. Although you can use store-bought wraps, I’ve provided a super simple flatbread recipe, which I encourage you to try as this takes things to another level. When life feels busy and chaotic, I lean into this recipe, as it takes less than 20 minutes to get on the table, and it’s made in one pan – #washingupgoals. You can find this recipe in my cookbook, The Simple Dinner Edit, which is a collection of 80 easy, delicious dinner ideas and time-saving tips.
Low on time? Use these short-cuts:
Wash and slice your salad ingredients in advance and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days so they are ready to go when you need them. You can also make this an even faster, easier recipe by using store-bought tzatziki, or even using store-bought tabbouleh instead of the parsley, tomato and onion.
Are there any variations I can try instead of tzatziki?
Try spreading some store-bought hummus over the wraps before you stuff them – you can still use the tzatziki if you like. You could also pair the chicken with any of the following ingredients: pesto and mayo; avocado, lettuce and mayo/aioli; avocado, lettuce and feta; leftover roast vegetables; leftover salad.
Can I cook the chicken on the barbecue grill?
Yes! Cook the marinated chicken thighs on the barbecue over medium–high heat for 8–10 minutes, turning once halfway through.
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Lemon and Oregano Chicken Tzatziki Wraps
“The chicken came out incredible! So flavorful. It’s the best chicken I’ve made in a long time.” Share PrintIngredients
- 500 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed (see note 1)
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 3 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small cucumber, grated and excess juice squeezed out
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 250 g (1 cup) plain Greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp freshly minced garlic
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- 4 wraps (try my 2 Ingredient Flatbread recipe)
- 7 g (1 cup) roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tomatoes, grated and excess juice squeezed out
- ¼ red onion, sliced
Instructions
- Combine the chicken ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine using your hands or tongs so that the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade (see note 2).
- Combine the tzatziki ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat and cook the chicken for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through and golden. Turn regularly during cooking and add ½ cup (125 ml) of water in the final 2 minutes of cooking, or sooner if needed (see note 3). Slice the chicken into strips and toss it through the juices in the pan, or leave it whole.
- Serve the wraps topped with tzatziki, parsley, tomatoes, red onion and the cooked chicken.
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natalielarkin says:
Fantastic recipe. The lemon on the chicken bangs – so flavoursome. The whole family raved about it. Thanks!
natalielarkin says:
Absolutely delicious. The lemon on the chicken really bangs and all the family loved it. Thank you!
melaniebarrott says: