Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a flavorful fusion of tender marinated chicken, vibrant fresh vegetables, and creamy dressing, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, these wraps are not only quick to prepare but also bursting with nutrition and taste. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch from the cabbage and a hint of zest from lime, making them an irresistible choice for lunch or dinner. Customize them with your favorite ingredients for an easy meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons SideDish Southwest Dressing
- 1 lime (squeezed)
- 4 burrito-sized tortillas
- 4 tablespoons SideDish Southwest Dressing
- 2 large avocados (sliced)
- 1 cup shredded goat cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine spices in a bowl, coat chicken tenders, drizzle with avocado oil, and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare vegetables: Shred cabbage, slice onion, and chop cilantro in a bowl.
- Assemble wraps: Spread dressing on tortillas, layer with sliced chicken, veggies, avocado, cheese, and more dressing if desired.
- Roll tightly and serve: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll them up; cut in half if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added heat, top with sliced jalapeños or your favorite hot sauce. Experiment with different proteins like shrimp or tofu for variety.