Chimichurri Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable View)

Vibrant wrap featuring chimichurri-marinated chicken, crisp greens, cucumber, tomato, and zesty herbaceous sauce in a soft tortilla.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chimichurri Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 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

→ Wrap 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

# How To Make It:

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, and refrigerate 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 cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Warm the tortillas. Spread a spoonful of chimichurri sauce down the center of each tortilla. Layer with salad greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, sliced chicken, and avocado. Drizzle with additional chimichurri sauce.
05 - Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides to seal. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chimichurri sauce keeps getting better overnight, so youre basically meal prepping while you sleep
  • Everything can be chopped ahead, making assembly a five minute affair
  • The combination of hot sliced chicken against crisp cool vegetables creates this perfect temperature contrast
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  • The chimichurri sauce tastes better after sitting for an hour or even overnight, so make it ahead if you can
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy meat and all those juices running onto your cutting board
  • Overfilling these wraps is a rookie mistake—less is more when it comes to actually getting them rolled properly
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  • Grilling the chicken outdoors adds this incredible smoky depth that pairs perfectly with the bright herbs
  • Leftover chimichurri is phenomenal on eggs, roasted potatoes, or stirred into soups
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