Spicy Chicken Avocado Wraps (Print Version)
Seasoned chicken breast with fresh avocado, lettuce, and tomato in soft tortillas, topped with a spicy mayo sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 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)
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. Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of each chicken breast, pressing gently to adhere.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
03 - Whisk together hot sauce and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined. Set aside for assembly.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 15–20 seconds per side or microwave for 10–15 seconds until pliable and warm.
05 - Spread 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream over each tortilla. Layer lettuce, diced tomato, red onion slices, and avocado evenly across the center.
06 - Distribute sliced chicken among the four tortillas. Drizzle generously with spicy sauce, sprinkle with fresh cilantro if using, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
07 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly from bottom to top to secure the filling. Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you put in way more effort
- The spicy cream sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything afterward
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking is non negotiable or all the juices will run out when you slice it
- Warming the tortillas prevents them from cracking when you try to roll everything up
03 -
- Slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender bites
- Do not overfill the wraps or they will be impossible to roll neatly