Southwest Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Seasoned chicken with fresh veggies and zesty sauce in warm tortillas
# What you'll need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 oz), cut into thin strips
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Wraps & Vegetables
09 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inch diameter)
10 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
12 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
13 - 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
15 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
→ Southwest Sauce
16 - 1/4 cup sour cream
17 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
18 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
19 - 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
20 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
21 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
22 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine chicken strips with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned on all sides. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce (if using), chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm each tortilla for 15 to 20 seconds per side until pliable. Alternatively, microwave tortillas for 15 to 20 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel.
05 - Lay each warmed tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of southwest sauce down the center. Layer with romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and avocado slices.
06 - Fold in both sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom to form a secure wrap. Slice each wrap diagonally in half. Serve immediately or wrap individually in foil for portable meals.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything comes together in 25 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
- The creamy southwest sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on absolutely everything
02 -
- Overstuffing the tortilla is the quickest way to end up with a mess on your plate, so resist the urge to add everything at once
- Warming the tortillas properly is the difference between a wrap that rolls perfectly and one that cracks and falls apart
03 -
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps the spices adhere better for more flavor in every bite
- Letting the chicken rest for a couple of minutes after cooking keeps it juicy