This sauce is what elevates a simple chicken wrap into something you crave. Greek yogurt gives it a creamy, tangy base. Fresh minced garlic gives it punch. Lemon juice adds brightness. And a drizzle of olive oil rounds out the flavor. It’s essentially a simplified Lebanese toum (garlic sauce), and it makes everything it touches taste better. You can also use it as a dip, a salad dressing, or a marinade base for your next grilled chicken.
What You Need
Chicken
- Chicken breast (1 lb, sliced thin)
- Garlic powder (1 tsp), cumin (½ tsp), paprika (½ tsp)
- Salt, pepper
- Olive oil (1 tbsp)
Garlic Sauce
- Greek yogurt (½ cup)
- Fresh garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Lemon juice (1 tbsp)
- Olive oil (1 tbsp)
- Salt (pinch)
Wrap
- Flour tortillas (4 large)
- Romaine lettuce, shredded
- Tomatoes, diced
- Cucumber, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
How to Make Them
- Cook the Chicken
- Season sliced chicken with garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through (165°F). Let rest 2 minutes, then slice.
- Make the Sauce
- Mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Assemble
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Spread garlic sauce down the center. Layer lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle more sauce on top.
- Roll
- Fold the bottom of the tortilla up, then fold the sides in, and roll tightly. Cut in half diagonally.
Tips
Slice chicken thin for fast cooking. Thin slices cook in 5-6 minutes and distribute better in the wrap than thick chunks.
Warm the tortillas. Cold tortillas crack when you fold them. A quick 20 seconds in a dry pan or 10 seconds in the microwave makes them pliable.
Make the sauce ahead. It keeps for a week in the fridge and gets more flavorful each day.
Serving
Serve cut in half with extra garlic sauce for dipping. These are perfect for packed lunches, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners. Pair with homemade tahini for a Mediterranean-inspired spread.
Storage
Wrap tightly in foil. Refrigerate assembled wraps for up to 1 day (keep sauce and wet vegetables on the interior so the tortilla doesn’t get soggy). Store components separately for up to 3 days for meal prep.
Recommended Recipes
- You might also want to try our easy Cheesy Taco Potatoes Bake.
- Pair this recipe with our crowd-pleasing White Chicken Enchiladas.
Summary
Garlic Chicken Wraps are the 20-minute lunch that satisfies every craving. Seasoned chicken, crisp fresh vegetables, and an addictive creamy garlic sauce wrapped in a warm tortilla. They’re quick, portable, and the kind of wrap that makes packed lunches something to look forward to.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use grilled chicken?
- Grilled chicken adds a smoky flavor that’s excellent in these wraps. Grill whole breasts and slice.
- → Can I use a different protein?
- Shrimp, lamb, falafel, or grilled halloumi all work beautifully with the garlic sauce.
- → Can I make this dairy-free?
- Use dairy-free yogurt for the garlic sauce, or make a tahini-garlic sauce with tahini, lemon, garlic, and water.
- → What tortilla is best?
- Large flour tortillas (burrito size) hold the most filling. Whole wheat adds fiber. Pita bread is a good alternative.
- → Can I add cheese?
- Crumbled feta is an excellent addition that complements the garlic and lemon flavors.
Garlic Chicken Wraps
Quick, flavorful wraps filled with garlic-seasoned chicken, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, and a creamy garlic sauce in a warm flour tortilla. Lunch perfection in 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
Directions
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook minced garlic until it smells good, about 1-2 minutes.
Put the cooked chicken in the skillet, add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and heat through.
Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and half the shredded cheese in a bowl.
Take chicken off the heat and stir it into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Spread the tortillas out and put equal amounts of chicken mixture in the middle of each one.
Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese on top.
Roll up the tortillas, tucking in the sides as you go.
Heat a clean skillet and cook the wraps for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cheese melts.
Add fresh parsley on top if you want and serve hot.
Notes
- You can swap the cheese for feta or goat cheese for different flavors.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Make the filling ahead and keep it in the fridge.
- Leftovers last 3 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat in a skillet or oven to keep them crispy.
