Smoky Chipotle Chicken Wrap
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Chipotle peppers are actually jalapeños smoked for 6 days over pecan wood—that's why they taste nothing like fresh jalapeños.

Smoky Chipotle Chicken Wrap

Dive into our Smoky Chipotle Chicken Wrap, where tender, spice-infused chicken meets a luscious, creamy sauce that’ll have your taste buds dancing! Loaded with crisp, fresh greens, this wrap is a flavor explosion that’s perfect for a quick lunch or an exciting dinner. Get ready to roll up a bite of smoky goodness!

quickhealthy
nut-free

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

4

people

Level

intermediate

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(9)

  • 3–4 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 medium cucumber chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (60 ml)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 red onion sliced

🥩Meat & Seafood(1)

  • 2 large chicken breasts (about 600 g / 1.3 lb), sliced into strips (907 g)

🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)

  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (30 ml)

🫙Pantry Staples(3)

  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil (or olive oil) (15 ml)optionalolive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
  • 3–4 large lavash breads (about 300 g / 10 oz total) (85.1 g)

🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)

  • Black pepper to taste
  • cumin (1 tsp) (5 ml)
  • garlic powder (1 tsp) (5 ml)
  • paprika (1 tbsp) (15 ml)
  • Salt to taste

📦Other(5)

  • chili (1 tsp) (5 ml)
  • Optional: French fries insideoptional
  • Half of the prepared marinade (reserve before adding chicken)
  • 1 tbsp Mayo (15 ml)
  • 2 tbsp mayo (30 ml)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the marinade: Blend chipotle peppers, garlic, onion, Mayo, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate the chicken: Coat sliced chicken with half of the marinade (reserve the rest). Refrigerate up to 2 hours for best flavor.

  3. 3

    Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet with a drizzle of Oil. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.

  4. 4

    Make the sauce: Mix the reserved marinade with 2 tbsp mayo. Adjust salt and lime to taste.

  5. 5

    Prepare the salad: Toss red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley with honey, lemon juice, oil, and salt.

  6. 6

    Assemble & toast: Spread sauce on lavash, add chicken and salad (plus fries if desired). Roll tightly and toast 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Marinate chicken for exactly 2 hours maximum because chipotle's acidity (pH 3.5-4.0) will start breaking down protein structure beyond that point, making meat mushy.timing2 hours maximum
  • Cook chicken to internal temperature of 165°F but remove at 160°F since carryover cooking will add 5°F while resting.technique160°F removal temp
  • Salt your cucumber slices 10 minutes before assembly and drain to remove 30-40% of water content, preventing soggy wraps.ingredient10 minutes, 30-40% moisture reduction
  • Toast assembled wraps at medium heat (300-325°F) to crisp the lavash without overcooking the filling or causing steam buildup that makes wraps soggy.equipment300-325°F
  • Reserve marinade before adding raw chicken to avoid cross-contamination, then boost the reserved portion with extra mayo to balance the smoky heat and create proper sauce consistency.technique
Cuisine: mexican
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