Description
A quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring pan-seared chicken with smoky spices, fresh avocado, and crisp vegetables wrapped in a toasted flour tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Large flour tortillas (burrito-sized)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lime (for marinade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 1 lime (for topping)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional, for sauce)
- Shredded lettuce (Iceberg or Romaine)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into 1-inch uniform strips or cubes.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Toss chicken in the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
- Sear chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Cook in batches if necessary.
- Warm tortillas in the same pan for 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
- Prepare toppings: slice avocado, dice red onion, chop cilantro, and mix Greek yogurt with lime juice and salt.
- Assemble wraps by spreading sauce on tortilla, then layering chicken, lettuce, avocado, onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with extra lime juice, fold sides in, roll tightly, and wrap in foil if serving immediately.
Notes
Ensure chicken is patted dry before searing to achieve crispiness. Warm tortillas thoroughly to prevent cracking. For meal prep, store components separately to keep tortillas from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 32
Keywords: chicken wraps, southwest recipe, crispy tortilla, quick dinner, meal prep, high protein, healthy lunch