5.0 from 12 votes
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Easy chicken wrap recipe made with homemade Caesar salad, veggies, and whole wheat tortilla
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 545 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
For grilled chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Dressing:
- 2/3 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3-4 anchovy fillets minced, optional
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the wraps:
- 4 whole-wheat tortillas burrito size
- 1 head of lettuce roughly chopped
- 1 Large medium-ripe avocado peeled and diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup finely shredded or shaved parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start by preparing a dressing; whisk all the dressing ingredients to a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Place the chicken breast in a re-sealable plastic bag. Starting in the center pound with a rolling pin until the chicken is even in thickness.
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat to about 425F.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Next using your clean hands generously rub the seasoning all over the chicken. Place the chicken breast onto the preheated grill.
- Grease the grill with a bit of oil and grill the chicken for about 5 minutes each side or until internal temperature reads 165F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Meanwhile, prepare veggies, tear the lettuce and dice the avocados. Cut the tomatoes in half and set aside.
- For assembling, load the tortillas with lettuce and avocados. Add grilled chicken on top.
- Add tomatoes and shredded cheese. Drizzle with the dressing and wrap. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Substitutes:
- Anchovy fillets: not everyone liked this, so it optional
- Storage:
- Wrap your leftover chicken wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. It is best to consume this sooner than later to prevent it from getting soggy. Serve cold when ready to eat. We do not recommend freezing.
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Meat: we love this with chicken but you may use any other meat of choice
- Oil: olive oil was used, which can be replaced with any other oil like avocado oil
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt would be ideal, but you can sub this with any other yogurt of choice or you a dairy-free option
- Anchovy fillets: not everyone liked this, so it optional
- Tortilla: use any low carb option tortilla
- Serving size is one full wrap (two halves)
- Wrap your leftover chicken wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. It is best to consume this sooner than later to prevent it from getting soggy. Serve cold when ready to eat. We do not recommend freezing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
545kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
1211mg
(50%)
Potassium
1234mg
(35%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1176IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
274mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 545
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 545kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1211mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1234mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1176IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 274mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.