Spicy Chicken Avocado Wraps (Printable)
Juicy spiced chicken, fresh avocado, crisp vegetables, and zesty sauce wrapped in warm tortillas
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 12 ounces)
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 diameter)
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
→ Spicy Sauce
17 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
18 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
19 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
21 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly with the spice mixture. Let marinate at room temperature while preparing other components.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Place marinated chicken in the pan and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined. Adjust heat level by adding more sriracha if desired.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave between damp paper towels for 20 seconds until warm and pliable. Keep covered to prevent drying.
05 - Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of spicy sauce across the center of each tortilla. Layer with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, red onion slices, avocado, cheddar cheese, and sliced chicken. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
06 - Fold in both sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from bottom to top, enclosing the filling completely. Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The spicy cream sauce ties everything together into something that tastes like it came from a gourmet food truck
- These wraps come together in under 40 minutes but make you feel like you put real thought into lunch
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes keeps all those juices inside instead of on your cutting board
- Warming the tortillas is nonnegotiable unless you want a mess of cracked shells and fallen ingredients
03 -
- Slice your avocado right before assembling to prevent browning and keep it fresh
- Aim for thick chicken slices rather than shredded pieces for better texture