Chimichurri Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable Version)

Herb-marinated chicken with fresh greens and zesty chimichurri sauce in soft tortillas

# What You Need:

→ Chimichurri Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Chimichurri Sauce

05 - 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
07 - 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
08 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 small shallot, finely minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
11 - 1/3 cup olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
13 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Wraps

16 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
17 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or romaine)
18 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
19 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
20 - 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
21 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, shallot, red pepper flakes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Add 3 tablespoons of the chimichurri sauce and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Turn to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Warm the tortillas. Spread a spoonful of chimichurri sauce down the center of each. Layer with salad greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, sliced chicken, and avocado if using. Drizzle with additional chimichurri sauce.
05 - Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides. Slice in half crosswise and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chimichurri sauce transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary and keeps for days in the fridge
  • Everything gets wrapped up neatly, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum flavor in every bite
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest after cooking is absolutely crucial or all those juices will run out onto your cutting board
  • Don't overload your wraps or they'll burst when you try to slice them in half
03 -
  • If your chicken breasts are thick, pound them to even thickness before marinating for more consistent cooking
  • Pat the chicken dry before removing it from the marinade to get better sear marks
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