BBQ Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken salad with crisp vegetables in a fresh spinach tortilla. High-protein, quick to prepare, ideal for lunch or light dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Mix thoroughly to ensure chicken is evenly coated.
02 - In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add chopped lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and corn to the chicken mixture. Pour prepared dressing over all ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Heat spinach tortillas briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat or in microwave for 20-30 seconds to improve pliability.
05 - Lay out each warmed tortilla and distribute chicken salad mixture evenly among them, leaving 1-inch border around edges.
06 - Fold in sides of tortilla and roll up tightly from bottom, creating secure wraps.
07 - Slice each wrap diagonally in half and secure with toothpicks if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a backyard BBQ but comes together in under 40 minutes without turning on the grill.
  • The creamy lime dressing cuts through the sweetness of the sauce in a way that keeps every bite interesting.
  • You can prep the filling ahead and assemble wraps all week without them getting soggy.
02 -
  • Don't overdress the salad or the wraps will turn soggy within an hour, keep extra dressing on the side if you like things saucy.
  • Warming the tortillas is not optional, cold tortillas crack the second you try to fold them and ruin the whole wrap.
03 -
  • Use two forks to shred warm rotisserie chicken, it pulls apart faster and stays moist compared to chopping it with a knife.
  • If your BBQ sauce is very sweet, add an extra squeeze of lime juice to the chicken mixture to balance it out before you add the dressing.
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