Chicken Wrap
A classic lunch chicken wrap — grilled chicken, vegetables, cheese, and creamy sauce in a warm flour tortilla. The 15-minute lunch that beats takeout. Marinated chicken cooked over high heat gives the best flavor.
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
6
Calories
517 cal
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- Tortilla3
- Chicken750 g
- Lettuce3 cups
- Mayo4 ½ tbsp
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Tortilla3
- Chicken750 g
- Lettuce3 cups
- Mayo4.5 tbsp
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1.5 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Pound 2 chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness. Marinate 30 minutes: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken 4-5 minutes per side until 165°F internal. Rest 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
- 3
Make the sauce: ¼ cup mayo + 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard + 1 teaspoon honey + 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
- 4
Warm 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side.
- 5
Build each wrap: tortilla flat, smear sauce across lower half, layer with shredded lettuce, sliced chicken, sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, ¼ cup shredded cheese, fresh cilantro.
- 6
Fold sides in first, then roll tightly from bottom. Slice diagonally. Eat immediately or wrap in parchment for a packed lunch.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Pound the chicken. ½-inch thickness for even cooking.
- 2.Warm tortillas. Cold ones crack.
- 3.Sauce on lower half. Even distribution in every bite.
- 4.Fold sides first. Prevents fillings from squirting out.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken wraps work as portable handheld meals when chicken is well-seasoned, sauce is interesting, and vegetables provide crunch. The combination of warm chicken, cool vegetables, melty cheese, and creamy sauce creates layered flavors in every bite.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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