Spicy Chicken Avocado Wraps (Printable)
Flavorful wraps featuring seasoned chicken, fresh avocado, and zesty sauce in soft tortillas
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
06 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Wrap Assembly
10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
11 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
13 - 1 medium tomato, diced
14 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
→ Sauce
17 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
18 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
19 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
20 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
21 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly with the spice mixture.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave for 15-20 seconds until pliable and easy to fold.
05 - Spread sauce over each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado slices, cheddar cheese, and sliced chicken. Top with fresh cilantro.
06 - Fold in both sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly from bottom to top. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything you want in one handheld package without the mess of separate dishes
- The spice blend creates restaurant worthy chicken with zero effort
02 -
- Cold tortillas crack when rolled, so warming them is not optional
- Slicing chicken against the grain makes every bite tender instead of chewy
03 -
- Pound thicker parts of the chicken breasts so they cook evenly
- Grill marks look impressive and add flavor, so use a grill pan if you have one