Description
These Savory Chicken Wraps with a Garlic Cream Sauce are a quick and delicious meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender grilled chicken breasts are layered with fresh veggies and enveloped in warm flour tortillas, then drizzled with a zesty garlic cream sauce that balances tangy sour cream and mayonnaise with bright lemon and herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, these wraps offer a satisfying combination of smoky, creamy, and fresh flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Wraps
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
Vegetables
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced (optional)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Garlic Cream Sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for cooking the chicken evenly.
- Season Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor and prevent sticking.
- Grill Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). This ensures juicy, tender meat with a slightly smoky char.
- Make Garlic Cream Sauce: While the chicken grills, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth to create a flavorful, creamy sauce.
- Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then slice the breasts into thin strips for easier wrap assembly and better texture.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay a flour tortilla flat and layer with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cucumber slices, and thin red onion, if using. Add the grilled chicken strips on top.
- Add Sauce and Roll: Drizzle the prepared garlic cream sauce over the chicken and veggies. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward and roll it up tightly to enclose the filling.
- Serve: Serve the wraps immediately for the best flavor and texture, or wrap them in foil to pack as a convenient lunch option.
Notes
- You can substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free options to suit dietary needs.
- Adjust the seasoning in the garlic cream sauce to your taste, adding more garlic or lemon juice for extra tang.
- Optional veggies like cucumber and red onion add crunch and flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Allowing chicken to rest before slicing retains its juiciness.
- Wraps can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day, but sauce is best added just before serving to prevent sogginess.
