Description
Savor Mediterranean flair with this irresistible chicken caesar wrap that elevates classic comfort food. Crisp romaine, tender grilled chicken, and creamy dressing come together in a perfect handheld meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) lemon juice (optional)
Wrap and Filling Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup (60 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (60 grams) croutons, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by coating with olive oil and seasoning generously with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken on a medium-heat grill, ensuring each side achieves a golden-brown exterior and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F / 75°C, approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
- Allow the grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin, uniform strips.
- Create the Caesar salad mixture by combining crisp romaine lettuce with finely grated Parmesan cheese, crunchy crushed croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing.
- Gently fold the sliced chicken into the prepared salad mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Position a tortilla on a clean surface and carefully spoon the chicken Caesar mixture into the center.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from the bottom upward, creating a compact wrap.
- Cut the wrap diagonally in half for easier handling and more appealing presentation.
- For an enhanced texture, consider grilling or toasting the wrap briefly to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and freshness.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in advance for deeper flavor by adding lemon juice or herbs like basil to the olive oil seasoning.
- Customize wrap for different diets by using gluten-free tortillas or lettuce wraps for low-carb options.
- Elevate protein content by adding grilled shrimp or hard-boiled eggs to the Caesar mixture for extra nutrition.
- Experiment with homemade Caesar dressing using Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that cuts calories without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 970 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg