Description
Zesty chicken avocado wraps deliver a flavor explosion of Mexican-inspired goodness in minutes. Packed with fresh ingredients and creamy textures, these wraps offer a quick lunch solution you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 avocado
Produce:
- 0.5 cup chopped lettuce
- 0.25 cup diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 lime
Wrap and Seasoning:
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp ranch dressing
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and olive oil, letting the flavors infuse for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Allow cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips against the grain.
- Dice avocado into small cubes and squeeze fresh lime juice over them to prevent browning.
- Finely chop red onion and cilantro, creating a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side to enhance flexibility.
- Spread a thin layer of sour cream and ranch dressing on each tortilla as a creamy base.
- Layer chopped lettuce evenly across the tortillas, creating a crisp foundation.
- Arrange sliced chicken strips over the lettuce, distributing protein uniformly.
- Sprinkle diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro on top of the chicken.
- Carefully roll the tortillas into tight wraps, tucking in sides to seal the filling.
- Slice wraps diagonally and serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by marinating chicken at room temperature, allowing spices to penetrate deeply and tenderize the meat.
- Prevent avocado oxidation by applying lime juice immediately after cutting, maintaining its vibrant green color and fresh taste.
- Ensure even cooking by pounding chicken breasts to uniform thickness before marinating, promoting consistent texture and faster preparation.
- Customize wrap for dietary needs by substituting tortillas with lettuce leaves for a low-carb version or using gluten-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-19 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg