Chicken Caesar Wrap (Print Version)

Grilled chicken, romaine, and Parmesan wrapped in a soft tortilla with creamy dressing for a tasty handheld lunch.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Wraps

06 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas
07 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
08 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
10 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Caesar Dressing

11 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
03 - Cook chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl; whisk until smooth.
05 - Lay tortillas flat and spread a spoonful of Caesar dressing down the center of each.
06 - Layer chopped romaine, sliced chicken, shaved Parmesan, and optional cherry tomatoes and red onion over the dressing.
07 - Drizzle extra Caesar dressing on top as preferred.
08 - Fold the tortilla sides inward and roll tightly to enclose the fillings.
09 - Slice wraps in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything you love about Caesar salad but actually portable and less messy
  • The homemade dressing comes together in two minutes and tastes better than anything from a bottle
  • Perfect for meal prep and stays crisp for hours
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy meat and dry disappointing strips
  • The dressing tastes significantly better after sitting for 10 minutes so make it first
  • Dont skip warming the tortillas or they will crack when you try to roll them
03 -
  • Slice the chicken as thin as possible for the best texture in every bite
  • Pat the lettuce completely dry to prevent soggy wraps
  • Roll wraps tightly and wrap in parchment for easy transport
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