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Mediterranean Ground Chicken Wrap with Hot Honey Feta Cream

A flavorful wrap featuring spiced ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy hot honey feta sauce that elevates the entire dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken Leaner than beef or pork
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Cooking fat of choice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Aromatic foundation
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Adds warm color and subtle smokiness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Earthy and warm
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Quintessential Mediterranean herb
  • ½ teaspoon salt Essential seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Essential seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Brightens the filling
Hot Honey Feta Cream
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese Backbone of the sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey Balances saltiness of feta
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce Adds heat
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt Adds creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice Brightens the sauce
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest Adds additional citrus flavor
Wrap Assembly
  • 4 large flatbreads or pita breads Warmed for flexibility
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce Adds crunch
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes Juicy and sweet
  • ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber Cool and refreshing
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion Adds sharp taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Finishing herb

Method
 

Build the Aromatic Base
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and sauté for exactly 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Add the ground chicken to the skillet along with the paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the chicken into small crumbles until fully cooked.
Finish with Lemon
  1. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and cook for one additional minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the Hot Honey Feta Cream
  1. In a small bowl, combine the crumbled feta, honey, hot sauce, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Warm the Flatbreads
  1. Warm each flatbread for 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave or directly in a dry skillet.
Assemble the Wraps
  1. Lay each warm flatbread flat. Spread a generous layer of hot honey feta cream, then add the spiced ground chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and parsley.
Fold and Serve
  1. Fold the sides of the flatbread inward then roll from the bottom to form a tight wrap. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make extra hot honey feta cream as it can be used in various dishes. Store components separately if not consuming immediately to maintain freshness.