Chicken Wrap Recipe (35 Min Smoky Paprika Chicken Wraps)
🕒 Prep: 15 min | 🍳 Cook: 20 min | ⏱️ Total: 35 min
👥 Serves: 4 | 🔥 Calories: 450 kcal/wrap
Why You'll LOVE This Chicken Wrap Recipe ✨
- Weeknight Lifesaver: 35-min smoky chicken wraps = faster than takeout!
- Flavor Explosion: Paprika + cumin + fresh veggies = crave-worthy combo
- Diet-Friendly: High-Protein, Meal-Prep Ready, Whole Wheat Option
Ingredients 📋
🍗 Chicken
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
🌯 Wrap & Veggies
- 4 large flour tortillas (sub: whole wheat)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
🥄 Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
💡 Pro Tip: Slice chicken against grain = tender bites every time!
Instructions (5 Easy Steps) 📝
- 1. Season Chicken: Rub chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper → Flavor locked!
- 2. Cook Chicken: Heat oil in skillet, cook strips 6-7 min/side → Golden and juicy!
- 3. Make Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt + lime juice + cilantro → Creamy zing!
- 4. Prep Veggies: Slice avocado, tomato, onion, shred lettuce → Fresh crunch!
- 5. Assemble Wraps: Spread sauce on tortilla, add chicken + veggies, roll tight → Ready to eat!
⏰ Timing Hack: Prep veggies while chicken cooks – saves 5 minutes!
Pro Tips for PERFECT Results 🎓
- Thin Strips: ¼-inch slices = faster cooking, juicier results
- Tortilla Trick: Warm tortillas 10 sec microwave = no tearing
- Storage: Fridge 3 days (store components separate) | Freeze chicken 2 months
- Quick Swap: Use rotisserie chicken = 10 min prep!
Variations 🌱
- Vegan: Swap chicken for grilled tofu + vegan yogurt
- Low-Carb: Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas
- Spicy: Add ½ tsp cayenne to chicken seasoning
- Cheesy: Sprinkle ¼ cup cheddar inside wrap
FAQ ❓
Air fryer chicken?
Yes! 400°F 8 min, flip halfway = crispy strips!
Gluten-free?
Yes! Use gluten-free tortillas + tamari for sauce
Meal prep?
Yes! Store chicken, veggies, sauce separately. Assemble fresh
Nutrition (Per Wrap) 🥗
Calories: 450 | Protein: 30g | Carbs: 40g | Fat: 20g
High-Protein ✓ Meal-Prep ✓ Weeknight Ready ✓
Serve With 🍽️
- Sweet Potato Fries – Crispy side
- Cucumber Salad – Quick refresh
- Iced Tea – Perfect pairing
Reader Reviews ⭐
"SO QUICK! Better than fast food wraps!" – Mia, TX
"Protein-packed lunch! Kids loved it" – Omar, CA