Harissa Chicken & Halloumi Pita Wrap

Harissa Chicken & Halloumi Pita Wrap

Juicy chicken, grilled halloumi, harissa-yogurt, pomegranate, mint & arugula in warm pitas.

Harissa Chicken & Halloumi Pita Wrap
Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Total: 30 min
Servings: 2 wraps

Ingredients

Harissa Yogurt

  • 1/2 cup (120g) 2% Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp harissa paste (more to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • Pinch kosher salt

Wraps

  • 8 oz cooked chicken breast, sliced (about 2x 4-oz portions)
  • 4 oz halloumi, sliced (about 2 oz per wrap)
  • 1 tsp olive oil (for searing halloumi)
  • 2 pita rounds (≈60g each) or warm flatbreads
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
  • Small handful fresh mint, torn
  • Kosher salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix yogurt, harissa, lemon juice, garlic, honey, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust heat/salt.
  2. Warm the pitas: Heat in a dry skillet or over a burner until pliable and lightly charred.
  3. Sear halloumi: Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Sear halloumi 1–2 min/side until golden.
  4. Heat chicken: Warm sliced cooked chicken in the same pan (optional) with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. Assemble: Spread harissa yogurt inside each pita. Layer arugula, chicken, halloumi, pomegranate arils, and mint. Drizzle extra sauce.
  6. Serve: Fold and enjoy. Extra sauce keeps 3–4 days refrigerated.
See full-estimate breakdown
  • Chicken (4 oz per wrap)
  • Halloumi (2 oz per wrap)
  • Pita (≈60g)
  • Harissa yogurt (~2–3 Tbsp)
  • Arugula, mint, pomegranate

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Chef Notes & Swaps

  • Spice level: Increase harissa or add crushed red pepper.
  • Lean swap: Use 1 oz halloumi per wrap or swap in reduced-fat feta.
  • Lower carb: Use low-carb pita/wrap or serve as a salad over extra arugula.
  • Make-ahead: Cook chicken + sauce up to 3–4 days ahead. Sear halloumi fresh for best texture.

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