Zhug Feta Hummus Chicken Wrap

Air fryer spiced chicken breast with spicy chunky feta zhug hummus on a bed of fresh baby spinach, vine-ripped tomatoes, sweet shallots, and cucumber for a satisfying hummus chicken wrap.

Quick and Easy Hummus Wrap Recipe

I took some of my leftover Zhug Feta Hummus and made some chicken wraps! In addition, this recipe uses my quick spicy zhug sauce, aka zhoug, a Middle Eastern-inspired green paste consisting of cilantro, parsley, jalapenos, chili pepper flakes, garlic, lemon, cumin, coriander, cardamom, and black pepper.

Looking for more wraps? Then try the Turkey Meatball Wraps made with Mouthwatering Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Pine Nuts Turkey Meatballs. How about a pita sandwich? Check out my Spicy Arugula Chicken Pita. But if you are craving more Middle-Eastern-inspired recipes, you must try the Baked Zhug Chicken with Spiced Brown Rice and Steamed Broccoli.

Ingredients and Instructions

You will first need to use about half a cup of my Spicy Zhug Feta Hummus to spread on a flatbread or wrap of your choice. There is just something about slapping some hummus on bread. Can somebody tell me why it's so good?!

Next, you'll need some air-fried chicken breast. Ensure it is also well seasoned since it competes with spicy hummus, fresh vegetables, and a lemony yogurt sauce. But don't worry, just follow the recipe below.

Finally, make the Greek yogurt sauce recipe with lemon, parsley, salt, and pepper. For that crisp, fresh taste, you will add some vine-riped tomatoes, baby spinach, crisp cucumber, and thinly sliced shallots. Oh, so fancy!

See the hummus chicken wrap recipe card for quantities.

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Substitutions

• Zhug Feta Hummus - You can replace this with store-bought hummus or zhug.
• Yogurt Sauce - If you are short on time, you can replace this sauce with store-bought tzatziki sauce.
• Shallots - You can try thinly sliced red onion or white onion. If using regular onion, I suggest soaking it first in cold water for 5 minutes.
• Whole-Wheat Flatbreads - Try naan bread, tortilla wraps, or a different flatbread.

Change Heat Level - Modify the hummus chicken wrap recipe's heat level to your liking and learn more about the Scoville Scale and Chili Pairings.

Variations

• Vegetarian - Try the crispy turmeric herb tofu recipe or even with falafels. Another way to skip the chicken is to add some shredded vegetables like cabbage, red bell pepper, and carrots tossed in balsamic vinegar, sugar, and olive oil.
• Go Greek - Also try adding kalamata olives and pickled banana peppers to the original recipe to give it a Greek salad feel.

Equipment

• Air Fryer - This hummus chicken wrap recipe was developed using the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill. However, you can roast the chicken in the oven if you do not have an air fryer. Furthermore, you have two options with different results: a sheet pan with parchment paper or a sheet pan with a sheet pan rack.
  • The parchment paper will produce chicken roasted in its juices with caramelization at the bottom.
  • In contrast, the sheet pan rack will result in just roasting the chicken due to the hot air flowing around the vegetables.
  • Now, the trick is not to overcrowd when using this method with whatever technique you choose, but if this happens, flip it in between cooking.

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Storage

• Refrigerator - To store in the fridge, you can place the salad, chicken, flatbread, hummus, and yogurt sauce in separate air-tight sealing containers. The meal will last up to two days.
• Freezer - I do not recommend freezing the fresh vegetables and yogurt sauce. However, follow the refrigeration process mentioned above. Then, you can place the chicken, hummus, and flatbread in a labeled, airtight container in the freezer.

Air Tight Food Containers - I use Glass Food Storage Containers with a plastic clipping lid to store food.  For example, I always suggest glass storage containers since you can microwave them, and hold food without staining the container, and the glass keeps them at a more stable temperature which keeps the food fresher longer.

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Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, East African, African

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Author: Maika Frederic

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Zhug Feta Hummus Chicken Wrap

An air fryer grilled spiced chicken chunky feta hummus wrap with spicy zhug sauce on a bed of fresh baby spinach, vine ripped tomatoes, sweet shallots, and cucumber and topped with a lemony Greek yogurt sauce.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 8 MinTotal time: 13 Min

Ingredients US Metric

Chicken Breast

• 8 ounces of chicken breast
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Quick Lemon Yogurt Sauce

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ lemon juiced
• ½ lemon zested
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Toppings and Flatbread

• ½ cup zhug feta hummus (or your favorite hummus)
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 medium tomato, sliced and then cut into ½-inch sticks
• 1-inch English cucumber sliced into ½-inch sticks
• ½ small shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 whole-wheat flatbreads

InstructionsFahrenheitCelsius

1. Save time in the kitchen: Read the instructions thoroughly, then gather and prep all your ingredients before cooking! Learn Prepping Tips.
2. Preheat the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill, select "Grill" on "High" (500 Fahrenheit), and set the cooking timer to 8 minutes. For other air fryers that don't have a grill attachment, you can use the basket. It will work just as well. Preheat your air to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook chicken breast for 10 to 12 minutes.
3. For the chicken, in a small 2-cup mixing bowl: Add and combine the chicken breast, smoked paprika powder, turmeric, cumin, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and avocado oil.
4. When the air fryer is ready, place the chicken on the grill or in the basket.
5. While the chicken is cooking, in a 2-cup mixing bowl, make the lemon yogurt sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, and set it aside.
6. When the chicken is done with an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, remove it and rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board for cooked poultry.
7. While the chicken rest, warm up the bread.
8. Cut the chicken breast into ¼-inch thin slices and begin to assemble the wrap.
9. To assemble, spread the hummus onto the flatbread.
10. Lay the chicken slices on the hummus.
11. Top with spinach, shallots, cucumber, and tomatoes.
12. Then top with the lemon yogurt sauce.

Notes

Alternative to the Lemon Yogurt Sauce

• If you are short on time, you can replace this sauce with store-bought tzatziki sauce.

What is Tzatziki?

• Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt-based sauce usually made with herbs like dill, parsley, and mint with cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic.

Shallot Substitute

• You can try thinly sliced red onion or regular onion.
• If using regular onion, I suggest soaking it first.

Strong Raw Onion/Shallot Taste

• Soaking the thinly sliced shallots or onion in water for a few minutes (about 5) can help remove the sharp, strong taste that raw onions/shallots may hold. Another trick is to use fresh onions/shallots; the older or already cut ones usually have a very distinct flavor.

Increase Heat Level

• You can add extra fresh zhug sauce on top of the yogurt sauce.

Whole-Wheat Flatbreads Substitute

• You can try naan bread, tortilla wraps, or a different flatbread of your choice.

Storage: Refrigerator

• To store in the refrigerator, you can place the salad, chicken, flatbread, hummus, and yogurt sauce in separate air-tight sealing containers.
• The meal will last up to two days.

Storage: Freezer

• I do not recommend freezing the fresh vegetables and yogurt sauce.
• First, follow the refrigeration process mentioned above.
• Then you can place the chicken, hummus, and flatbread in the freezer in a labeled, airtight container.

Reheat: Stove Top

• Thaw it out entirely in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth if frozen.
• I suggest heating the chicken slowly in a saute pan on low heat, covering it with a lid.
• Warm up the flatbread.
• Then assemble as directed in the recipe instructions.

Reheat: Microwave

• Thaw it out entirely in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth if frozen.
• Heat the chicken for two minutes with a small amount of broth to keep it moist and a microwave cover, stirring the dish content every minute until it is hot.
• Warm up the flatbread.
• Then assemble as directed in the recipe instructions.

Recommended Products:

Ninja AG301 Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill with Air Fry, Roast, Bake & Dehydrate, Black/Silver

Toufayan Bakery, Whole Wheat Mediterranean Flatbread for Gyros, Sandwiches, Paninis, Dip and Snacks, Naturally Vegan, Cholesterol Free and Kosher (Wholesome Wheat, 3 Pack)

KitchenAid Classic Bamboo Spatula, Set of 2, Pistachio

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460.39

Fat

19.29 g

Sat. Fat

6.66 g

Carbs

33.8 g

Fiber

5.06 g

Net carbs

28.73 g

Sugar

5.75 g

Protein

40.22 g

Sodium

1344.46 mg

Cholesterol

108.45 mg

These are calculations based on search results of the ingredient's nutritional information.

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Food safety

• Cook chicken to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C).
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat to prevent foodborne illness from contaminated uncooked meats.
• Wash hands after touching raw meat to prevent cross-contamination.
• Don't leave food at room temperature for extended periods; this can breed bacteria.
• Never leave cooking food unattended to prevent burns and fires.
• Use oils with a high smoke point to avoid harmful compounds.
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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