Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Wraps offer a healthy and flavorful meal option, combining grilled seasoned chicken breasts with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and creamy hummus, all wrapped in whole wheat tortillas. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, these wraps are easy to prepare and packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 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 Components
- 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 grill pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken evenly.
- Oil the Chicken: Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the chicken breasts to keep them moist and help the seasoning adhere.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Cook Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the preheated grill or grill pan.
- Grill Chicken: Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is safely cooked through.
- Rest Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to retain its juices.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the chicken rests, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Slice Chicken: After resting, slice the chicken breasts into thin strips against the grain for tenderness.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable for wrapping.
- Assemble Wraps: Spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus in the center of each tortilla, then layer with mixed greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and finally the chicken strips.
- Add Lemon Juice: Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables for a fresh, tangy finish.
- Roll Wraps: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling securely.
- Serve: Cut the wrap in half at a slight angle and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Whole wheat tortillas can be substituted with gluten-free wraps if needed.
- Use low-fat or reduced-fat feta cheese to reduce calories.
- Leftover wraps can be wrapped tightly in foil and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Adding a dollop of tzatziki sauce can enhance the Mediterranean taste.
