Southwest Chicken Wraps
Delicious and easy-to-prepare Southwest Chicken Wraps, packed with fresh veggies and tender chicken, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken tenders Can use frozen, ensure thawed before cooking.
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil For cooking the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon salt For marinade.
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper For marinade.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder For marinade.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder For marinade.
- 1 teaspoon oregano For marinade.
- 1 teaspoon paprika For marinade.
- 1 teaspoon cumin For marinade.
For the Wraps
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 pieces Burrito-sized tortillas
- to taste Southwest dressing Store-bought or homemade.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the marinade ingredients (salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, and cumin). Add chicken tenders and coat well.
- While the chicken marinates, shred the red and green cabbages, and slice the onion and cilantro.
Cooking
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
Assembly
- On each tortilla, layer sliced chicken, shredded cabbages, onion, cilantro, avocado slices, and cheese.
- Drizzle with Southwest dressing before rolling tightly.
- Slice wraps if desired and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
Serve with extra Southwest dressing for dipping. For variation, use grilled vegetables or plant-based protein for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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