Description
Crisp chicken caesar wrap brings zesty Mediterranean flavors to lunch with cool creamy dressing and fresh ingredients. Packed with protein and quick to assemble, this wrap delivers restaurant-quality taste you’ll crave for a satisfying midday meal.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Wrap and Filling Components:
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup croutons, crushed
Instructions
- Massage chicken breasts with olive oil, creating an even coating that helps seasoning adhere perfectly.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper across the entire surface of the chicken, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Position chicken on preheated grill, maintaining medium heat intensity for consistent cooking.
- Cook chicken methodically, rotating once halfway through to achieve attractive grill marks and uniform doneness.
- Monitor internal temperature carefully, aiming for the critical 165°F / 75°C benchmark that guarantees food safety.
- Remove chicken from heat source and allow a brief resting period to enable natural juice redistribution.
- Using a sharp knife, slice chicken into delicate, uniform strips that will nestle beautifully within the wrap.
- Arrange sliced chicken strategically on prepared wrap, ensuring balanced coverage and aesthetic presentation.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner, quicker cooking option that absorbs seasonings perfectly.
- Pound chicken to an even thickness before grilling to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches safe internal temperature without overcooking, which maintains juicy texture.
- Experiment with additional spices like smoked paprika or Italian herbs to elevate the basic seasoning for more complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg