Spicy Chicken Avocado Wraps (Printable version)
Tender spiced chicken with creamy avocado and fresh vegetables in warm tortillas with zesty sauce.
# What you need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ 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 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
→ Sauce
17 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce
18 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
# How To:
01 - Combine smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture evenly over both sides of chicken breasts.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Whisk together hot sauce and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable and easy to fold.
05 - Spread 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream on each tortilla. Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado slices on top.
06 - Arrange sliced chicken over vegetables, drizzle with spicy sauce, sprinkle with cilantro if using, and add a squeeze of lime juice.
07 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly to form secure wraps. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in thirty minutes flat including prep time
- The spicy creamy sauce hits every craving at once
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside
- Overfilling the tortillas makes them impossible to roll neatly
03 -
- Pound the chicken to even thickness before cooking
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the brightest flavor