BBQ Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken salad wrapped in spinach tortilla with crisp vegetables and creamy dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

# What You'll 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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, mixing 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.
03 - Add lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and corn to the chicken mixture. Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Warm spinach tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to increase pliability.
05 - Lay out each tortilla and divide chicken salad mixture evenly among them.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly to form wraps.
07 - Slice each wrap in half and secure with toothpicks if needed. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It uses up leftover chicken in a way that feels completely new and exciting.
  • The creamy lime dressing cuts through the sweetness of the BBQ sauce beautifully.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble right before eating so nothing gets soggy.
  • It's filling enough to keep you satisfied without that heavy, sluggish feeling.
02 -
  • Warm tortillas are everything, cold ones crack and tear no matter how careful you are.
  • Don't dress the salad more than 10 minutes before assembling or the vegetables will release water and make it soggy.
  • If your BBQ sauce is very thick, thin it with a teaspoon of water so it coats the chicken instead of clumping.
03 -
  • Use kitchen shears to slice the wraps cleanly without squishing the filling out the sides.
  • If you're meal prepping, wrap each one tightly in parchment paper and then foil to keep them fresh and easy to grab.
  • A pinch of garlic powder in the dressing adds depth without overpowering the lime and paprika.
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