Description
Easy Chicken Avocado Wrap: A quick and satisfying meal featuring tender chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty salsa. Perfect for a healthy lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter) or whole wheat wraps
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5g) taco seasoning or cajun seasoning
- 1 ripe avocado, halved and sliced
- 1 cup (40g) fresh lettuce, shredded (romaine or iceberg work well)
- ½ cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup (40g) red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30g) Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Season your chicken breasts with taco or cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips against the grain. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in moist, flavorful chicken for your Easy Chicken Avocado Wrap.
- Step 2: Prepare the Avocado and Vegetables While the chicken rests, halve the avocado, remove the pit, and slice each half into thin pieces. Sprinkle with a little lime juice to prevent browning. Wash and shred the lettuce, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and thinly slice the red onion. Having all your vegetables prepared before assembly creates a smoother workflow and ensures your chicken avocado wrap comes together quickly.
- Step 3: Make the Sauce In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt or sour cream with the remaining lime juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper. This simple sauce adds moisture and tanginess that complements the rich avocado and savory chicken. You can add a dash of hot sauce or chopped cilantro if you want to elevate the flavor profile of your Easy Chicken Avocado Wrap.
- Step 4: Warm the Tortillas Briefly heat the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 10 seconds per side or microwave for 15 seconds. Warm tortillas are more pliable and less likely to crack during wrapping. This quick step makes a significant difference in the final texture and structural integrity of your chicken avocado wraps.
- Step 5: Assemble the Wraps Lay each warm tortilla on a clean surface. Spread half of the sauce down the center of each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, sliced chicken, avocado slices, tomatoes, and red onion. Remember to leave about an inch of space around the edges for easier wrapping. Distributing ingredients evenly ensures every bite of your Easy Chicken Avocado Wrap contains the perfect balance of flavors.
- Step 6: Wrap and Serve Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then fold up the bottom over the filling. Continue rolling tightly until sealed. If desired, cut each Easy Chicken Avocado Wrap in half diagonally for easier eating. Serve immediately while the contrast between warm chicken and cool vegetables is at its peak, or wrap tightly in parchment paper or aluminum foil if taking to go.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 402mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 82mg