Modern American Cuisine
Chicken Caesar Wrap
The Chicken Caesar wrap is a brilliantly simple American lunch option that transforms the classic salad into a convenient and filling wrap. Hidden inside a soft wheat tortilla are juicy pieces of pan-seared chicken breast, crisp leaves of fresh romaine lettuce, and savory shavings of aged Parmesan. The main secret lies in the light homemade Caesar dressing, which coats every ingredient, giving the dish its characteristic creamy texture with bright notes of garlic and lemon. A quick final sear in a dry skillet seals the roll and creates a light, crispy crust that contrasts with the cool, fresh filling inside.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 30 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cooking
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Modern American Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 430 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Fat
- 19 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Cut the chicken breast into small, flat medallions of uniform…
Cut the chicken breast into small, flat medallions of uniform thickness, then season with salt and pepper. Place the meat in a skillet heated with a spoonful of olive oil and cook over medium heat for about 7 minutes until a nice golden crust forms, so that the inside remains juicy.
- 02
In a small bowl, mix together thick Greek yogurt, lemon juice…
In a small bowl, mix together thick Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a clove of garlic pressed through a garlic press. Mix until smooth and creamy—this light sauce is a great substitute for the classic mayonnaise-based version, while still retaining the Caesar salad’s signature tangy flavor.
- 03
Rinse the romaine lettuce leaves thoroughly in ice-cold water…
Rinse the romaine lettuce leaves thoroughly in ice-cold water and be sure to dry them in a salad spinner or on a paper towel; otherwise, the water will make the tortilla soggy. Tear the lettuce into medium-sized pieces with your hands, and shave the Parmesan into thin slices using a vegetable peeler.
- 04
Lightly warm the tortillas so they become pliable
Lightly warm the tortillas so they become pliable. Place crispy romaine leaves, pieces of cooled chicken, and slices of Parmesan in the center of each tortilla, then generously drizzle everything with the prepared yogurt sauce, leaving the edges of the tortilla free.
- 05
Roll the tortilla up tightly, tucking the sides inward so the…
Roll the tortilla up tightly, tucking the sides inward so the filling is securely sealed. Place the rolls seam-side down in a dry, preheated skillet and cook them for about 4 minutes, flipping them occasionally, until they are slightly crispy and golden brown.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
To prevent the tortilla from tearing while rolling, slightly warm it in a dry skillet or microwave to make it much more elastic.
How to serve
Serve the wrap cut diagonally, alongside potato wedges or vegetable sticks with a yogurt dip.
How to store
The prepared sauce and cooked chicken keep perfectly in the fridge separately for up to 3 days, but the wrap should be assembled right before eating.
Note
If you want a deeper umami flavor in the dressing, you can add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce or a finely minced anchovy fillet.
