BBQ Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken salad loaded with crisp vegetables, wrapped in fresh spinach tortillas for a satisfying meal.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - In a large 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.
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 for optimal pliability.
05 - Lay out each tortilla and divide chicken salad mixture evenly among them.
06 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form wraps.
07 - Slice each wrap in half diagonally and secure with toothpicks if needed. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It uses up leftover chicken without making it taste like leftovers at all.
  • The creamy dressing with a smoky kick makes every bite feel indulgent without being heavy.
  • You can prep the filling ahead and assemble wraps in under five minutes when hunger strikes.
  • The spinach tortillas add color and a subtle earthiness that regular wraps just don't have.
02 -
  • Don't overdress the salad or the tortilla will get soggy within minutes, you want just enough dressing to coat everything lightly.
  • Warm tortillas are essential, I learned this the hard way after my first wrap split down the middle.
  • If you're making these ahead, keep the filling separate from the tortillas and assemble right before eating.
03 -
  • Use kitchen shears to quickly chop the lettuce right in the bowl, it's faster than a knife and there's less cleanup.
  • If your BBQ sauce is too thin, simmer it on the stove for a few minutes to thicken it up before tossing with the chicken.
  • A squeeze of lime over the finished wrap right before eating adds a fresh burst that makes everything taste even brighter.
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