BBQ Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken salad with fresh vegetables wrapped in spinach tortillas. A quick, protein-packed meal ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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, fresh or canned

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce in a large bowl, mixing thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - Whisk together light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth.
03 - Add chopped lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced 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 over medium heat or microwave for 20-30 seconds to improve pliability.
05 - Lay out each warm tortilla and divide chicken salad mixture evenly among them, placing filling slightly off-center.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to form a secure wrap. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
07 - Slice each wrap diagonally in half and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It uses up leftover chicken without feeling like youre eating leftovers.
  • The creamy lime dressing cuts through the sweetness of the BBQ sauce in a way that keeps every bite interesting.
  • You can prep the filling ahead and assemble wraps in under five minutes when hunger hits.
  • Its portable, which means you can actually take lunch somewhere other than your desk.
02 -
  • Warm tortillas are non negotiable, cold ones crack the second you try to fold them.
  • Don't overdress the salad or the wraps will get soggy within an hour, you can always serve extra dressing on the side.
  • If making ahead, keep the chicken salad and tortillas separate until youre ready to eat.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to cut your prep time in half and add extra flavor from the seasoned skin.
  • Toast the tortillas lightly for a slight chew that holds up better to juicy fillings.
  • Double the dressing recipe and keep extra in the fridge, it's great on regular salads or as a dip for veggies.
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