Grilled Chicken Wraps with Yogurt Dressing

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Ingredients

For the grilled chicken

500 g chicken breast, cut into thin strips
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt to taste

For the yogurt dressing

1 cup Baladna Plain Yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
Salt to taste

For assembly

4 wrap breads or flatbreads
Lettuce leaves
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced cucumbers

How it's made!

Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin,
black pepper, oregano, and salt.
Add chicken strips and toss well.
Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Grill the chicken

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
Grill the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each
side until fully cooked and lightly charred.
Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the yogurt dressing

In a small bowl, whisk Baladna Plain Yoghurt with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth.

Assemble the wraps

Warm the wrap breads slightly.
Place lettuce on each wrap, followed by grilled chicken, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Drizzle generously with yogurt dressing.

Serve

Roll tightly and serve immediately while warm.

Tips

Baladna Plain Yoghurt adds a cooling, creamy balance to the grilled chicken, making it ideal for Iftar.
You can add a pinch of paprika or cumin to the yogurt dressing for extra flavor.
Serve with extra yogurt dressing on the side for dipping.

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