Quick Meals Harissa Chicken Wraps with Yogurt Sauce
Spiced harissa chicken strips wrapped in warm flatbread with fresh veggies and cooling yogurt sauce, perfect for a fast and flavorful lunch. This Quick Meals-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs chicken breast, thinly sliced, harissa paste, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 4 pieces flatbreads or large tortillas
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 cup lettuce leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast with 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken strips for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint to make the yogurt sauce.
- Step 4: Warm 4 flatbreads or large tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for 20 seconds until pliable.
- Step 5: Assemble each wrap by layering cooked harissa chicken, 1/4 sliced tomato, 1/4 cup lettuce leaves, and 2 tbsp yogurt sauce. Roll tightly and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Meals Harissa Chicken Wraps with Yogurt Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 17 minutes (10 min prep + 7 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Quick Meals Harissa Chicken Wraps with Yogurt Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breast, thinly sliced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Meals Harissa Chicken Wraps with Yogurt Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Quick Meals Harissa Chicken Wraps with Yogurt Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Quick Meals Harissa Chicken Wraps with Yogurt Sauce?
Quick Meals sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
