Chimichurri Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Herbaceous wrap featuring chimichurri-marinated chicken, crisp greens, and zesty sauce in a soft tortilla.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chimichurri Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 lbs)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Chimichurri Sauce

05 - 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
07 - 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
08 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 small shallot, finely minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
11 - 1/3 cup olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
13 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Wraps Assembly

16 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inches)
17 - 2 cups mixed salad greens
18 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
19 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
20 - 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
21 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, shallot, red pepper flakes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Add 3 tablespoons of chimichurri sauce and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Turn to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Warm tortillas over heat or in a skillet. Spread a spoonful of chimichurri sauce down the center of each tortilla. Layer with salad greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, sliced chicken, and avocado if desired. Drizzle with additional chimichurri sauce.
05 - Roll each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides to seal. Slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chimichurri sauce keeps for days, making your next meal even faster than the first
  • You get that satisfying crunch of fresh vegetables alongside tender, marinated chicken
  • These wraps travel beautifully for picnics or weekday lunches without getting soggy
02 -
  • Do not skip marinating the chicken, even for ten minutes, because it makes the difference between good and unforgettable
  • Warm your tortillas in a dry pan for thirty seconds per side or they will crack when you try to roll them
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing, otherwise all those juices end up on your cutting board instead of in your wrap
03 -
  • Chop your herbs while they are completely dry after washing, because water makes the sauce separate and lose its vibrant green color
  • Use a microplane to zest your lemon before juicing it, and you will capture all those aromatic oils that usually get left behind on the counter
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