Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
User Reviews
5
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Servings
4 Wraps
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Calories
755 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
Description
In this recipe, boneless chicken breasts are marinated with olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and Caesar dressing for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavor. The chicken is cooked in a skillet until fully done and rested before slicing. Romaine lettuce is mixed with lemon pepper seasoning and Parmesan cheese to create a flavorful and slightly tangy salad base.
The salad is combined with sliced chicken and additional Caesar dressing, then wrapped in large flour tortillas. Steaming the tortillas wrapped in damp paper towels softens them to prevent cracking while folding. The result is a wrap combining the crispness of lettuce, the creamy dressing, and savory chicken with the delicate chew of the warmed tortilla.
This wrap is suitable for meal prep or as a portable lunch, maintaining decent texture when stored in the fridge for a day or two. It provides a way to enjoy Caesar salad components without needing a fork and plate, and can be customized with different dressings or seasonings.
Chicken breasts or tenderloins can be used. Leftover cooked chicken can be prepped in advance and combined just before serving. For best texture, it is recommended to consume the wrap within two days as the lettuce wilts over time.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast halved, or fillets, boneless
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Marinade
- 3 tablespooons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup caesar dressing
Salad Wraps
- 4 large burrito wrap
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 2/3 cup caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped and packed
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Add all of the marinade ingredients to a large plastic bag, add the chicken, seal, and then mix it all in the bag with your hands. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet or other large frying pan to medium-high and add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Turn heat down to medium and add chicken. Cook on one side for about 4-5 minutes before flipping to cook the other for another 4 minutes until done and the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches at least 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Make the Salad: Add lettuce to a large bowl with lemon pepper seasoning and Parmesan cheese and give a quick mix. When the chicken is ready, add chicken and dressing and mix well.
- Steam Tortillas: Add one flour tortilla to a plate and place a damp half of a paper towel over it. Add the second tortilla and then another damp paper towel. Do this with the remaining tortillas. Place in microwave and cook for 15 seconds. This will slightly steam the tortillas so they're nice and pliable.
- Wrap: Take one tortilla and place it on a large plate or flat surface. Add 1/4 of the salad to the center of the tortilla. Fold up the sides then bring the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling, tightly tucking it under the filling, ensuring that the sides are still folded. Tightly wrap, keeping the sides of the tortilla tucked in for a nice tight roll.
- Serve: Slice in half to serve or serve whole. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use chicken breasts, tenderloins, or fillets for the protein component.
- Make your own Caesar dressing or use a favorite store-bought variety.
- Prepare lemon pepper seasoning to taste or use a preferred commercial blend.
- Store wraps refrigerated up to two days to maintain lettuce crunch and prevent sogginess.
- Cook chicken ahead and refrigerate for 2-3 days before assembling wraps for convenience.
- Steaming tortillas before wrapping makes rolling easier and prevents breakage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 755 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 755kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23g | 135% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1715mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 216IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 281mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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