Description
These Minute Mediterranean Chicken Wraps are a quick and flavorful meal that brings the taste of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen. With tender marinated chicken and fresh ingredients, they are perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes for even cooking)
- 3 garlic cloves (freshly minced for best flavor)
- 1.5 tsp chili flakes
- 1.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp dried mint
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil (I prefer Bertolli Extra Virgin)
- 0.5 cup yogurt (I always use Fage Greek yogurt for a thicker sauce)
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.75 tsp dried dill
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 6 tortillas
- 1 cup cabbage (finely shredded into 1/8-inch strips)
- hummus (I use Sabra Classic)
- salad
- broccoli
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken, 3 minced garlic cloves, chili flakes, black pepper, dried mint, and olive oil. Toss well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prep other ingredients.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, dried dill, pinch of salt, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth, and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. You can tell it’s ready when it has a golden-brown color and juices run clear. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
- As the chicken cooks, prepare your tortillas. Warm them gently in another dry skillet or microwave for about 15-20 seconds to make them pliable. This prevents them from tearing when you fill them.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from heat and let it rest for a minute. This helps retain its juices. Meanwhile, take your warm tortillas and spread a layer of hummus on each one.
- Layer the finely shredded cabbage and cooked chicken on top of the hummus. Drizzle a generous amount of the yogurt sauce over the filling.
- Wrap the tortillas tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as you roll. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious wraps!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Don’t skip the marination step! Even just 10 minutes will infuse the chicken with flavor, but if you have more time, letting it sit for 30 minutes or longer can elevate the taste. Adjust the garlic and dill in the yogurt sauce according to your taste preferences.