Chimichurri Chicken Salad Wrap (Printer version)

Vibrant wraps featuring herb-marinated chicken, crisp greens, and zesty chimichurri sauce in soft tortillas.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chimichurri Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 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

→ Wraps and Assembly

16 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10 inches diameter
17 - 2 cups mixed salad greens
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

# Directions:

01 - In a 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 reserve.
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 at least 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 brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let 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 slices, tomato slices, red onion, sliced chicken, and avocado. Drizzle with additional chimichurri sauce.
05 - Roll each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides to seal. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chimichurri sauce keeps for days, making tomorrow's lunch just as exciting as tonight's dinner
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes, but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after cooking, or you'll lose all those flavorful juices when you slice it
  • The chimichurri tastes better after sitting for at least 30 minutes, so make it first
03 -
  • Chimichurri should be loose and spoonable, not thick like pesto, so add more oil if needed
  • If the onion tastes too sharp, soak the slices in ice water for 10 minutes before assembling
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