These 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.
Watch how to make Lemon and Oregano Chicken Tzatziki Wrap
What are some other similar dishes I can make in under 30 minutes?
If you enjoyed Chicken Tzatziki Wraps, I think you’ll love:
Chicken Gyros
Juicy Homemade Beef Burgers
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Greek Lamb Shoulder Tacos
Mediterranean Pizza
Chicken Tzatziki Wraps
The perfect meal to prepare ahead of time and enjoy all week long. These Chicken Tzatziki Wraps with caramelised chicken and homemade tzatziki come together quickly, making them the perfect stress-free, easy weeknight dinner.
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
Chicken
- 500 g (1 lb) chicken thigh fillets, trimmed
- 1 tsp garlic, freshly minced
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp regular paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Tzatziki
- 1 small cucumber, grated and excess juice squeezed out
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 cup (250 ml) plain Greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic, freshly minced
- ½ tsp salt
To serve
- 4 wraps – try this two-ingredient flatbread recipe
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 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 1/2 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.
Notes
Note 1 – My preference is to use chicken thigh as I feel it produces the best, juiciest results, but chicken breast can also be used. Cook the chicken for 8–10 minutes or until it is cooked through and golden.
Note 2 – If you have the time, you can marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours prior to cooking. This will intensify the depth of flavour.
Note 3 – The water will help to deglaze the pan and create a sticky, caramelised glaze on the chicken. If the chicken is starting to caramelise very quickly and stick to the base of the pan, you can add the water sooner.
MAKE AHEAD
Marinate the chicken up to 24 hours prior to cooking, or cook it and simply reheat it, ready for when you need it! The tzatziki can be prepared and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate leftover chicken for up to 3 days. Reheat until piping hot.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetisers , appetizers , mains , starters , entrees , side dishes , soups , stews , salads , sandwiches , burgers , pasta , rice , seafood , vegetarian , desserts , baking , drinks , snacks , breakfast , gluten-free , dairy-free , low-carb , grilling , barbequing , barbecuing , BBQ , holiday favourites , batch cooking , meal planning , budget-friendly , quick and easy , one pan , freezer friendly , chicken , beef , pork , lamb
- Method: Barbequing-grilling , barbecuing , roasting , baking , frying , sauteing , boiling , simmering , steaming , slow cooking , grilling-broiling , braising , pan
- Cuisine: Mexican , Italian , American , French , Asian , Greek , Thai , German , Indian , Middle Eastern , Mediterranean
Jennifer says:
Both the tzatziki recipe and chicken recipe were spot on and delicious! I also made the flatbread but with gluten free flour and it was so good!
Adrienne says:
So delicious will definitely be making again!…thank SHE 😊
Karis says:
I made this for the first time from the cook book and have since made it several more times, we all love it in our home! So delicious and easy!
Susan says:
The chicken came out incredible! So flavorful. It’s the best chicken I’ve made in a long time.
Lisa says:
So delicious and easy to make!
lkschneider47 says:
Another winner! Everyone loved it!
marisajane13 says:
Loved!
MrsK says:
This was sooo good!! Definitely making this again.!
matt.bee says:
So delicious and healthy. Family loved it!
rachaelross says:
Another Absolute Winner and a new family favourite! Such an easy recipe with a great balance of flavours and textures – Yummo! I recommend making this meal using Nic’s flatbread recipe, it didn’t disappoint.
nomes19 says:
Wow this meal is amazing! The family had already said they want it added to the meal rotation. I was just going to buy the wraps but I made the effort to make them and they were very filling and so easy!
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!