Chimichurri Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Vibrant wrap with chimichurri-marinated chicken, crisp greens, and fresh vegetables. A herbaceous, satisfying meal ready in 40 minutes.

# 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 inches diameter
17 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (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 (optional)

# How To Make It:

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 minimum 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, reaching internal temperature of 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Warm the tortillas. Spread a spoonful of chimichurri sauce down the center of each tortilla. Layer with salad greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, sliced chicken, and avocado if desired. Drizzle with additional chimichurri sauce.
05 - Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides to seal. Slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chimichurri sauce doubles as both a marinade and a finishing sauce, making your life infinitely easier while building layers of flavor
  • You can prep the sauce and marinated chicken ahead of time, meaning weeknight dinners practically assemble themselves
02 -
  • The chimichurri sauce needs at least 15 minutes to sit before serving so the herbs have time to soften and meld with the oil and vinegar
  • Letting the chicken rest after cooking is non-negotiable, cutting into it immediately will let all those juices escape onto your cutting board instead of staying in your wrap
03 -
  • Mince the herbs by hand instead of using a food processor to avoid turning them into a paste, you want texture in every bite
  • Season your chicken generously before grilling, the salt helps form a beautiful crust that locks in the chimichurri flavor
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