Keyword: zesty chicken wraps

People in Mexico, the Mediterranean, and South Asia  have been eating wraps since around the 1900’s. The wrap in its Western form probably comes from California, as a generalization of the Mexican/Tex-Mex burrito and became popular in the 1990’s.

Wraps have become a popular option in sandwich shops and restaurants, and for good reason. Like all sandwiches, wraps are an outlet for culinary creativity. A wrap can be anything you want it to be – breakfast, lunch, dinner, even a snack!

Wraps offer the same flexibility and creative options as a sandwich, but in a more convenient format all rolled up in a tasty tortilla or flatbread. The usual flatbreads are wheat tortillas, lavash or pita; the filling may include cold sliced meat, poultry, or fish, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, guacamole, sautéed mushrooms, bacon, grilled onions, cheese, and a sauce, such as Ranch dressing or honey mustard.

They are the perfect on-the-go meal. Most wraps can be eaten one-handed, leaving the rest of you free to continue about your day. They’re the perfect meal solution for a busy schedule.

It is remarkably easy to create your own personalized wrap: choose a bread, pick your condiments, layer your fillings, decide whether you want to grill it or not and enjoy. Does it get any better than that!

I have to admit, I absolutely love wraps so I like to fit them in to our meals whenever I can. These zesty chicken wraps are so good !

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Zesty Chicken Wraps

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Course

Lunch

Cuisine

Mexican

Keyword

zesty chicken wraps

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

• 2 Tbsp oil
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 680 gm boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

Other Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 medium zucchini, julienned
• 3/4 cup red onion, diced
• 100 gm shredded cheese of choice
• 4 green onions, sliced for topping
• 4 large tortillas

Optional Toppings

• taco sauce
• salsa
• Guacamole
• tiny grape tomatoes
• sour cream

Course Lunch Cuisine Mexican Keyword zesty chicken wraps Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Chicken Marinade 2 Tbsp oil 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional 680 gm boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips Other Ingredients 2 Tbsp oil 1 medium zucchini, julienned 3/4 cup red onion, diced 100 gm shredded cheese of choice 4 green onions, sliced for topping 4 large tortillas Optional Toppings taco sauce salsa Guacamole tiny grape tomatoes sour cream

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Instructions

Chicken

1. In a large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp oil, lemon juice & seasonings; add chicken & turn to coat. Cover & refrigerate for 1-4 hours.

Filling

1. In a heavy skillet, heat 2 Tbsp oil & sauté zucchini & onions until tender crisp. Remove & keep warm. Drain marinade from chicken & cook in the same skillet until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Return zucchini/onion to pan, heat through.

Assembly

1. Lightly spread 4 tortillas with a bit of guacamole or sour cream. Spoon filling down the center of tortillas. Add toppings saving a good bit of the cheese for sprinkling over them after they are rolled.
2. Roll up & place on a microwave safe dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese & microwave only until cheese is melted. Top with sliced green onions & tiny grape tomatoes. Serve extra toppings on the side if you like.