Spicy Chicken Avocado Wraps (Printable)

Juicy spiced chicken with creamy avocado and crisp veggies in soft tortillas

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
06 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Wrap Assembly

10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
11 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
13 - 1 medium tomato, diced
14 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

→ Sauce

17 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
18 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
19 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
20 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
21 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, cayenne (if using), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat evenly.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave until pliable.
05 - Spread a spoonful of sauce on each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado slices, cheddar cheese, and sliced chicken. Top with cilantro if using.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spicy chicken and cool avocado create this perfect temperature balance that keeps every bite interesting
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble in literally two minutes when hunger strikes
02 -
  • Cold chicken slices weirdly and loses moisture, always let it rest at least 5 minutes before cutting
  • Overstuffing seems like a good idea until everything explodes while you're eating, less is more here
03 -
  • Warm your wrapped tortillas in the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes if they've been in the fridge
  • Slice your avocado right before assembling so it doesn't brown on you

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