Greek Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Easy Mediterranean-style lettuce wraps featuring lemon-oregano grilled chicken, fresh tomato-feta salad, cucumber salad, and homemade creamy tzatziki sauce on a platter.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course, Mezze, Side Dish

Calories: 385

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Grilled Greek Chicken:

- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 English cucumber grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 0.25 tsp salt

For the Tomato-Feta Salad:

- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup English cucumber diced
- 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the Cucumber-Feta Salad:

- 1 cup English cucumber diced
- 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 pinch sumac or paprika

For Assembly & Serving:

- 2 heads Romaine or butter lettuce outer leaves separated, washed, and thoroughly dried
- 1 fresh lemon cut into slices

Method

Marinate Chicken:

In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken pieces, coat thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare Tzatziki:

Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel. Combine in a small bowl with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh dill, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Assemble Side Salads:

In one small bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, 0.5 cup diced cucumber, 0.25 cup red onion, 0.25 cup feta cheese, and 1 tbsp olive oil. In another bowl, combine 1 cup diced cucumber, 0.25 cup red onion, 0.25 cup feta cheese, and a pinch of sumac.

Grill Chicken:

Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill chicken pieces in a single layer for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Assemble Platter:

Arrange large lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Fill lettuce cups with warm grilled chicken. Place bowls of tzatziki sauce and side salads alongside cups on the platter. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.

Notes

Always squeeze grated cucumber thoroughly inside a clean cloth towel to remove excess liquid before adding it to Greek yogurt.
Ensure the grill pan is fully preheated before adding chicken pieces to get distinct caramelized char marks.