Spicy Chicken Avocado Wraps (Printable version)
Juicy spiced chicken with fresh avocado and veggies in soft tortillas with zesty sauce
# What you need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Wrap Assembly
10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
11 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
13 - 1 medium tomato, diced
14 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
→ Sauce
17 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
18 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
19 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
20 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
21 - Pinch of salt
# How to make it:
01 - Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly with the spice mixture.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave for 15-20 seconds until warm and pliable.
05 - Spread sauce evenly over each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado slices, cheddar cheese, and sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
06 - Fold in both sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly from bottom to top to form a secure wrap. Cut in half diagonally and serve immediately.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The spice rub creates this incredible crust on the chicken that makes every bite feel like you ordered from a restaurant
- You can prep everything in advance and assemble these in under five minutes when hunger hits
- The sauce strikes this perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and just enough heat to keep things interesting
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest for those five minutes after cooking is not optional if you want it juicy instead of dry
- Overloading your tortilla is the number one mistake that leads to wraps falling apart, so practice restraint even when everything looks amazing
03 -
- Pound your chicken to even thickness before cooking so it finishes at the same time
- Spread your sauce all the way to the edges of the tortilla so every bite is evenly flavored