Chicken Wrap
A loaded chicken wrap — grilled chicken, vegetables, cheese, and creamy sauce in a warm tortilla. The lunch-on-the-go that beats takeout. Marinated chicken cooked over high heat gives the best flavor.
Prep Time
12 min
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
4
Calories
343 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 at least 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 of oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F). Rest 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
- 3
Make the chipotle ranch sauce: mix ¼ cup ranch dressing with 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo (chopped) + ½ teaspoon hot sauce.
- 4
Warm 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side.
- 5
Build each wrap: spread sauce across the lower half of tortilla, layer with shredded lettuce, sliced chicken, sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, ¼ cup shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime.
- 6
Fold the sides in first, then roll tightly from the bottom. Slice diagonally and eat immediately, or wrap in parchment for a packed lunch.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Pound the chicken thin. ½-inch is the sweet spot — cooks evenly in 8 minutes and fits the wrap shape.
- 2.Warm the tortillas. Cold tortillas crack when rolled.
- 3.Chipotle ranch is the move. The smoky-spicy-creamy combination is what elevates this above plain chicken wraps.
- 4.Sauce on lower half. Sauce in the middle gives uneven coverage. Bottom-half spreading ensures every bite has sauce.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken wraps work as portable handheld meals when the chicken is well-seasoned (marinade), the sauce is interesting (chipotle ranch over plain mayo), and the vegetables provide crunch and freshness. The wrap format makes it lunch-bag friendly. The combination of warm chicken, cool vegetables, melty cheese, and creamy-spicy sauce creates layered flavors in every bite.
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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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