Chimichurri Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Vibrant wrap with chimichurri-marinated chicken, crisp greens, fresh vegetables, and 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

# Directions:

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 or 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, with an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Warm the flour tortillas to enhance pliability and prevent cracking during assembly.
05 - 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.
06 - Roll each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides to seal. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chimichurri sauce transforms ordinary chicken into something restaurant-worthy with minimal effort
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble these wraps in minutes for busy weekdays
  • The combination of warm spiced chicken and cool crisp vegetables hits every texture craving
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time after cooking the chicken, those 5 minutes make the difference between juicy and dry meat
  • Chimichurri sauce actually tastes better after sitting for a bit, so consider making it a day ahead
  • Warm tortillas are non-negotiable here, cold tortillas will crack and make rolling frustrating
03 -
  • Finely mince your herbs and aromatics for the smoothest sauce texture
  • Season your chicken generously before marinating, the salt helps penetrate the meat
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