Description
Crispy chicken Caesar wraps deliver a flavor-packed lunch that combines classic Italian-American deli magic with fresh, zesty ingredients. Crunchy romaine, succulent grilled chicken, and creamy parmesan dressing create a handheld meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Shaved Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Greens:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasonings and Dressing Components:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Wrap Base:
- 4 whole-grain tortillas
Optional Topping:
- Croutons for crunch
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for enhanced flavor and tenderness.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high (around 400°F). Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring thorough cooking.
- Let grilled chicken rest for 3-5 minutes, then slice into thin, even strips for easy wrapping.
- Craft caesar dressing by whisking mayonnaise, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-blended.
- Warm whole-grain tortillas slightly to increase flexibility and prevent cracking.
- Spread a thick layer of homemade caesar dressing across each tortilla, covering surface evenly.
- Arrange sliced grilled chicken centrally on dressed tortilla.
- Layer crisp Romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan cheese over chicken.
- Sprinkle croutons for additional texture and crunch if desired.
- Carefully fold tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly from bottom to create compact wrap.
- Cut wraps diagonally and serve immediately, optionally securing with toothpicks for presentation.
Notes
- Enhance chicken’s flavor by marinating in Caesar dressing for 30 minutes before grilling for deeper taste complexity.
- Grill chicken at high heat to create beautiful char marks and lock in juicy tenderness, ensuring it doesn’t dry out.
- Switch tortillas for lettuce wraps to make the recipe low-carb or gluten-free, maintaining the wrap’s fresh and light character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg