BBQ Chicken Salad Wrap (Printer-Friendly)

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

# What You’ll 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Add lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and corn to the chicken mixture. Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Heat spinach tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to increase pliability.
05 - Lay out each tortilla and distribute chicken salad mixture evenly among them.
06 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form wraps.
07 - Slice each wrap in half and secure with toothpicks if needed. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
  • The creamy lime dressing cuts through the richness of the BBQ sauce in a way that feels balanced, not heavy.
  • You can prep the filling ahead and assemble wraps throughout the week without them getting soggy.
  • It's packed with protein and veggies, so you stay full without feeling weighed down.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas, cold ones crack the moment you try to fold them and the filling spills everywhere.
  • If your chicken salad sits for more than 10 minutes before wrapping, drain any excess liquid or your tortillas will get soggy fast.
  • Slice the red onion as thin as possible, thick pieces dominate the flavor and make every bite too sharp.
03 -
  • Use a rotisserie chicken from the store and you'll cut your prep time in half without sacrificing flavor.
  • If your BBQ sauce is too sweet, add an extra squeeze of lime juice to balance it out before mixing with the chicken.
  • For a smoky kick, sprinkle a pinch of chipotle powder into the dressing along with the smoked paprika.
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