Spicy Chicken Avocado Wraps (Printable View)
Juicy spiced chicken with fresh avocado and crisp veggies in a warm tortilla with zesty sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
06 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Wrap Assembly
10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
11 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
13 - 1 medium tomato, diced
14 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
→ Sauce
17 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
18 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
19 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
20 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
21 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly with the spice mixture.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave for 20 seconds until pliable and warm.
05 - Spread a spoonful of sauce over each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado slices, cheddar cheese, and sliced chicken. Top with fresh cilantro.
06 - Fold in both sides of each tortilla, then roll up tightly from bottom to top. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The homemade sriracha cream sauce takes two minutes but tastes like something you'd order at a fancy wrap shop
- You get that perfect contrast between warm spiced chicken and cool crisp vegetables in every bite
02 -
- Don't slice the chicken immediately after cooking, those juices need to redistribute or you'll end up with dry meat
- The sauce can be made a day ahead and actually tastes better after the flavors meld together
03 -
- Don't overstuff your wraps or they'll fall apart when you try to roll them up
- A little squeeze of fresh lime over the finished wrap brightens all the flavors