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Greek Chicken Wrap

Cultural Context

The Greek Chicken Wrap, often enjoyed as a street food, showcases the vibrant flavors of Greece through simple yet fresh ingredients. Traditionally made with marinated grilled chicken, it reflects the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on wholesome foods. Today, variations can be found globally, appealing to diverse palates while maintaining its Greek roots.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 chicken breasts
extra virgin olive oil
salt
black pepper
fennel seeds
sumac
cabbage
celery
carrots
apple
chili peppers
yogurt
lime zest
mint
vinegar

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while maintaining a similar texture.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt is a cost-effective substitute for tzatziki.

1

Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius (air setting).

2

Heat a non-stick skillet on the stove.

3

Cut 3 small chicken breasts into thin strips.

4

Season chicken with a pinch of salt, a lot of black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.

5

Massage the seasoning into the chicken.

6

Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken without adding extra oil.

7

Cook the chicken until it gets a nice golden color, but do not fully cook it yet as it will be finished in the oven.

8

Prepare the marinade with fennel seeds and sumac in a baking dish.

9

Add the partially cooked chicken to the marinade and mix well.

10

Set the chicken aside and prepare the salad.

11

Chop the cabbage into very thin slices and add to a bowl.

12

Chop celery into thin slices and add to the bowl.

13

Wash the carrots thoroughly, keeping the skin on, and slice them thinly before adding to the bowl.

14

Chop half an onion into thin slices and add to the bowl.

15

Chop an apple into thin slices and add to the bowl.

16

Add a splash of vinegar to the salad and mix to start pickling the vegetables.

17

Add Greek strained yogurt to the salad and mix well to combine flavors.

18

Add chili peppers and mint to the salad for flavor enhancement.

19

Finish with lime zest for additional flavor.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

non-stick skilletbaking dishcutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Souvlaki WrapChicken Gyro

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