BBQ Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken salad with crisp vegetables wrapped in fresh spinach tortillas. A quick, satisfying meal ready in under 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

→ Vegetables & Greens

03 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup sweet corn

→ Dressing & Additions

08 - 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
09 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Wraps

13 - 4 large spinach tortillas, 10-inch

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken breast with BBQ sauce. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and sweet corn to the chicken mixture. Pour the prepared dressing over all ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Warm the spinach tortillas briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to improve pliability.
05 - Lay out each warmed tortilla and divide the chicken salad mixture evenly among them, distributing approximately 3/4 cup per wrap.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly, starting from the bottom edge. Maintain tension to ensure structural integrity.
07 - Slice each wrap diagonally in half. Secure with toothpicks if desired for presentation. Serve immediately while fresh.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.
  • The tangy lime dressing cuts through the sweetness of the BBQ sauce in a way that keeps every bite interesting.
  • You can prep the chicken salad ahead and assemble wraps as you need them throughout the week.
  • Its hearty enough to feel like a real meal but wont leave you sluggish in the middle of the day.
02 -
  • If you skip warming the tortillas, theyll crack when you roll them and the filling will spill out, trust me on this one.
  • Dont overdress the salad or the wraps will get soggy within an hour, you want just enough to coat everything lightly.
  • Let any cooked chicken cool completely before mixing it with the vegetables, otherwise the lettuce will wilt and lose its crunch.
03 -
  • Toast the tortillas lightly in a dry skillet instead of just warming them to add a subtle nutty flavor and extra structure.
  • If your wraps keep falling apart, lay a piece of parchment paper over the tortilla before rolling and twist the ends like a candy wrapper to hold everything in place.
  • Use a mandoline to slice the red onion paper thin so it adds flavor without overpowering the other vegetables.
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