BBQ Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable Version)

Smoky BBQ chicken combined with fresh vegetables and a creamy lime dressing, wrapped in spinach tortillas for an easy weeknight meal.

# What You 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 bowl, combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, mixing thoroughly to coat chicken evenly.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Add lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and corn to the chicken mixture. Pour dressing over ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Warm spinach tortillas briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 20-30 seconds to enhance pliability.
05 - Lay out each tortilla and divide chicken salad mixture evenly among them, distributing components toward the center of each tortilla.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to form wraps, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
07 - Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately while tortillas are still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one bowl, so cleanup is almost nonexistent and you're eating in under half an hour.
  • The combination of smoky BBQ and bright lime dressing creates this unexpected balance that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • It's one of those recipes that works just as well for meal prep as it does for a quick weeknight dinner when you're too tired to think.
02 -
  • Don't overdress the salad or your wrap will turn into a soggy mess within minutes, just use enough to lightly coat everything.
  • If you're making these ahead, keep the chicken salad separate from the tortillas and assemble them right before eating.
  • Warming the tortillas is not optional because cold tortillas crack and tear the second you try to roll them.
03 -
  • If your tortillas keep tearing, they're either too cold or not fresh, so buy them the day you plan to use them or warm them longer.
  • Use two forks to shred the chicken quickly and evenly, and if it's dry, toss it with a tablespoon of chicken broth before adding the BBQ sauce.
  • Taste the chicken salad before assembling and adjust the seasoning because once it's wrapped, there's no going back.
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