Who said salads have to be boring? Meet your new lunch obsession, this Chicken Caesar Wrap is made with juicy pan-seared chicken, crisp lettuce, and dreamy homemade Caesar dressing, all wrapped in a tortilla then toasted to golden. It’s the wrap you didn’t know you needed 😋🌯
🍗 2 chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
🍋 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
⚫ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
🫒 3 tablespoons olive oil
Caesar Dressing:
🥄 1 cup mayonnaise
🌿 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
🌊 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
🧄 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🫒 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
⚫ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salad and Wrap:
🥬 2 hearts of romaine lettuce
🧀 1 cup Parmesan cheese shavings
🥖 Croutons (to taste)
🌯 3-4 large tortillas
1- Prepare Chicken:
Flatten the chicken breasts between parchment paper using a meat mallet for uniform thickness.
In a bowl, combine lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Season both sides of the chicken evenly.
2- Cook Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Set aside to rest, then slice into strips.
3- Make Caesar Dressing:
4- Prepare Caesar Salad:
Chop the romaine lettuce and add to a mixing bowl. Pour over some Caesar dressing and toss to coat.
Add the sliced chicken, Parmesan shavings, and croutons. Toss everything together until well combined.
5- Assemble Wraps:
Gently warm the tortillas to make them pliable.
Lay each tortilla flat and place a generous portion of the Caesar salad in the center.
6- Wrap and Toast:
Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom upwards to form a wrap.
Toast each wrap in a preheated pan for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
7- Serve:
Slice each wrap in half before serving.
Serve with extra Caesar dressing on the side for dipping.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3–4 wraps
Calories: Approximately 600 per wrap
Nutritional Information per Serving:
Proteins: 30g
Fats: 40g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Equipment: Skillet, mixing bowl, whisk, cutting board, knife, meat mallet.
Ensuring chicken is evenly pounded promotes even cooking.
Adjust the amount of croutons to your preference for desired crunch.
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