BBQ Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Flavorful BBQ chicken mixed with fresh vegetables and creamy dressing, wrapped in soft spinach tortillas.

# What Goes In:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Add lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and corn to the chicken mixture. Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Heat spinach tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to enhance pliability.
05 - Lay out each tortilla and distribute chicken salad mixture evenly among them.
06 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form wraps.
07 - Slice each wrap in half and secure with toothpicks if needed. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It uses up leftover chicken without making it feel like leftovers at all.
  • The tangy dressing cuts through the sweetness of the BBQ sauce in a way that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in under five minutes when hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas, I learned this after watching three wraps split open and spill their guts all over the counter.
  • If the filling seems too wet, drain off any excess liquid before wrapping or your tortilla will turn soggy within the hour.
  • Roll these tighter than you think you need to, they loosen up as they sit.
03 -
  • Taste the BBQ sauce before you add it, some brands are crazy sweet and you might want to cut back and add a splash of vinegar.
  • If you're meal prepping, double the chicken salad and use it for lunch bowls the next day over greens instead of wraps.
  • Toast the tortillas for a few extra seconds if you want a little char, it adds a smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the paprika.
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