BBQ Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken with fresh vegetables wrapped in spinach tortillas. Easy, satisfying, and 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

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and corn to the chicken mixture. Pour the dressing over and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Warm spinach tortillas briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat or in a microwave for 30 seconds to increase pliability.
05 - Lay out each warm tortilla and divide the chicken salad mixture evenly among them, distributing ingredients from the center toward the edges.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom upward to form a secure wrap, keeping filling contained.
07 - Slice each wrap diagonally in half and secure with toothpicks if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It gives you all the smoky sweetness of BBQ without firing up a grill or waiting an hour.
  • The creamy lime dressing balances the tangy sauce so every bite feels bright and complete.
  • You can assemble everything ahead and wrap it up in minutes when hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Do not skip warming the tortillas or they will crack when you try to roll them.
  • If your chicken salad sits too long before wrapping, the lettuce will wilt and the tortilla will get soggy.
  • Too much dressing turns the filling into a slippery mess, so start with less and add more only if it feels dry.
03 -
  • Use kitchen shears to cut the wraps instead of a knife, it keeps the filling from squishing out the sides.
  • If you grill your own chicken, brush it with a little BBQ sauce in the last minute of cooking for a deeper caramelized flavor.
  • Toast the tortillas lightly after rolling for a crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the creamy filling inside.
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