Description
Crispy chicken caesar wrap brings together classic Italian-American flavors in a handheld delight. Creamy dressing, romaine lettuce, and grilled chicken create a perfect lunchtime companion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 4 flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 2 cups (480 ml/16 fl oz) romaine lettuce (chopped)
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup (60 g/2 oz) Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ cup (60 g/2 oz) croutons (crushed)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml/0.5 fl oz) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 g/0.2 oz) garlic powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 g/0.1 oz) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 g/0.1 oz) black pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml/0.1 fl oz) lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Generously coat chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for robust flavor infusion.
- Grill Chicken: Cook on medium-heat grill until golden-brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F / 75°C, approximately 5-6 minutes per side, ensuring complete cooking and juicy texture.
- Prepare Filling: Allow grilled chicken to rest briefly, then slice into thin strips; combine with crisp romaine lettuce, grated Parmesan cheese, crushed croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing, mixing thoroughly for a harmonious blend.
- Assemble Wrap: Lay tortilla flat, distribute chicken Caesar mixture centrally, fold sides inward, and roll tightly from bottom upward to create a compact, sealed wrap.
- Finish and Serve: Optional: lightly grill or toast wrap for crispy exterior; slice diagonally and present immediately to preserve optimal temperature and flavor integrity.
Notes
- Optimize Chicken Tenderness: Rest grilled chicken for 5 minutes to lock in juices and prevent dryness, ensuring each slice remains moist and flavorful.
- Perfect Wrap Technique: Fold tortilla sides inward before rolling to prevent filling spillage and create a tight, secure wrap that holds together during eating.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Toast or grill the assembled wrap for 1-2 minutes to develop a crispy exterior and slightly caramelize the tortilla, adding textural complexity.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular tortilla with gluten-free or low-carb alternatives, use Greek yogurt-based Caesar dressing for lighter version, or replace chicken with grilled tofu for vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg