Chimichurri Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Herbaceous wrap with marinated chicken, fresh greens, and vibrant chimichurri sauce. Quick, satisfying, and packed with protein.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chimichurri Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 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-inch diameter)
17 - 2 cups mixed salad greens such as arugula, baby spinach, or romaine
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 bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, shallot, red pepper flakes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Add 3 tablespoons of the chimichurri sauce and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Turn to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 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, or until golden and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Warm the tortillas. Spread a spoonful of chimichurri sauce down the center of each. Layer with salad greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, sliced chicken, and avocado. Drizzle with additional chimichurri sauce.
05 - Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides. Slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The chimichurri sauce doubles as both marinade and finishing sauce, saving you prep time while building incredible depth of flavor
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking
  • Cold leftovers actually taste better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep lunches
02 -
  • Do not skip resting the chicken after cooking, those five minutes redistribute the juices and make all the difference between dry and succulent
  • The chimichurri sauce needs at least 15 minutes to meld together, but it keeps for a week in the refrigerator and actually gets better
03 -
  • Make a double batch of chimichurri and use the extra on eggs, potatoes, or straight off a spoon
  • Grill the chicken outdoors if you can, the smoke adds another layer of flavor
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