BBQ Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken salad with fresh vegetables wrapped in spinach tortilla. Quick, satisfying, and high in protein.

# 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 - Combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce in a large bowl, mixing thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Add chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and sweet corn to the chicken mixture. Pour dressing over all ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Warm spinach tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 15-20 seconds to improve pliability.
05 - Lay each tortilla flat and distribute the chicken salad mixture evenly across the center of each wrap.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to form wraps. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
07 - Slice each wrap diagonally in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for those days when you want flavor without the fuss.
  • The creamy, tangy dressing balances the sweetness of the BBQ sauce in a way that keeps every bite interesting.
  • It's endlessly adaptable, you can swap out vegetables, add cheese, or even use leftover rotisserie chicken.
  • The spinach tortilla adds a subtle earthiness that plain flour wraps just can't match.
02 -
  • Warming the tortillas is not optional, cold tortillas crack and tear the moment you try to fold them.
  • Don't dress the salad more than 10 minutes before assembling, or the lettuce will wilt and the wrap will get soggy.
  • If you're making these ahead, wrap them tightly in parchment paper and refrigerate, they'll stay fresh for up to 4 hours.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the wraps cleanly without squishing the filling out the sides.
  • If you like extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of chipotle powder to the dressing or use a smoky BBQ sauce.
  • For a lower carb option, skip the tortilla and serve the chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens with extra dressing.
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