Spicy Chicken Avocado Wraps (Print Version)

Tender spiced chicken meets creamy avocado and crisp veggies in warm tortillas with zesty lime finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Wraps & Fillings

09 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
10 - 1 large ripe avocado sliced
11 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
12 - 1 medium tomato diced
13 - 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
14 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice

→ Spicy Sauce

17 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce (sriracha or preferred brand)
18 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Coat both sides of chicken breasts evenly with spice mixture.
02 - Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
03 - Whisk together hot sauce and mayonnaise in small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in dry skillet or microwave briefly until flexible and pliable for rolling.
05 - Spread Greek yogurt or sour cream over each tortilla. Layer lettuce, tomato, red onion, and avocado slices evenly.
06 - Arrange sliced chicken over vegetables, drizzle with spicy sauce, sprinkle with cilantro, and finish with fresh lime juice.
07 - Fold in both sides of tortilla and roll tightly from bottom to form secure wrap. Cut diagonally in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spicy creamy sauce hits every craving in one bite
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup
  • You can customize the heat level and fillings based on what you have
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken against the grain after resting makes each bite tender not chewy
  • The yogurt layer on the tortilla prevents the sauce from making the wrap soggy if youre meal prepping
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken
  • Let the wraps rest seam side down for a minute after rolling so they hold their shape

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