Chicken Wrap
A loaded chicken wrap with grilled chicken, melted cheese, peppers, and chipotle sauce — the lunch-on-the-go that beats most fast-food versions. Best made fresh, but holds up well for packed lunches.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
41 min
Servings
4
Calories
366 cal
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- Chicken500 g
- Tortilla2
- Mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Chili Sauce1
- Lettuce2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Onion1 medium
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken500 g
- Tortilla2
- Mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Chili Sauce1
- Lettuce2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Onion1 medium
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Pound 2 chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness. Marinate 30 minutes: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 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
In the same skillet, sauté 1 sliced bell pepper and 1 sliced onion for 4 minutes until lightly charred.
- 4
Make the chipotle sauce: ¼ cup mayo + 1 teaspoon chopped chipotle in adobo + 1 teaspoon hot sauce + 1 teaspoon lime juice.
- 5
Warm 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side.
- 6
Build each wrap: tortilla with chipotle sauce, shredded lettuce, sliced chicken, peppers and onions, ¼ cup shredded cheese, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro. Fold sides in, roll tightly. Eat immediately or wrap in parchment for lunch.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Pound the chicken thin. ½-inch thickness cooks evenly in 8 minutes.
- 2.Warm the tortillas. Cold tortillas crack when rolled.
- 3.Chipotle in adobo. Available canned in Mexican aisle. The smoky-spicy flavor defines this wrap.
- 4.Cheese melts from warm chicken. Add cheese while chicken is hot for melt without an extra step.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken wraps work as a portable handheld meal balancing protein, vegetables, and creamy sauce. The chipotle adds smoky depth that distinguishes this from plain chicken wraps. Sautéed peppers and onions provide warmth and sweet caramelized flavor. Fresh cilantro and lime brighten everything.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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