Chicken Caesar Wraps offer a convenient, high-protein meal that is perfect for busy lifestyles. These wraps are designed to be eaten cold, making them an ideal grab-and-go meal. With a delectable combination of seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing, these wraps will satisfy your cravings while fueling your day.
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Ingredients
Chicken & Seasoning:
🐔 4 large Chicken Breasts
🧅 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
🧄 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
🧂 Salt
🧂 Pepper
🫒 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
Caesar Dressing:
🥄 ¾ Cup 180g Low Fat Mayonnaise
🧄 1 Garlic Clove Minced
🧀 20g 0.7oz Parmesan Cheese Freshly Grated
🐟 6 Anchovy Fillets In Oil chopped
🍋 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
🥄 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
🥫 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
🧂 Salt
🧂 Pepper
Wrap & Fillings:
🌯 5 Large Burrito Tortillas
🥬 1 Baby Cos Romaine Lettuce, Shredded
🥓 8 Bacon Rashers
Instructions
1- Preparation & Pre-Heat:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2- Season & Sear Chicken:
- Season chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large, high-rimmed, oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
3- Oven Cook Chicken & Bacon:
- Transfer seared chicken to the oven.
- Place bacon rashers on the baking tray.
- Cook bacon for 13-15 minutes until crispy.
- Bake chicken for about 14 minutes, alongside the bacon.
4- Prepare Dressing:
- Combine mayonnaise, garlic, Parmesan, anchovies, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix well and refrigerate.
5- Rest & Shred Chicken:
- After baking, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice and shred chicken by hand.
6- Prepare Lettuce:
- Shred the Cos lettuce finely.
- Wash it thoroughly.
7- Combine Filling:
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, bacon, and lettuce with two-thirds of the dressing.
- Add more pepper if desired.
8- Assemble Wraps:
- Spread remaining Caesar dressing onto each tortilla.
- Divide filling evenly among tortillas and roll them tightly.
9- Storage:
- Store wraps in airtight containers or bags in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Do not freeze.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 5 wraps
Calories per Wrap: 549 calories
Macronutrients per Wrap: Protein: 53g, Fat: 24g, Carbs: 32g
Equipment: Large high-rimmed oven-safe pan, Baking tray, Parchment paper, Large bowl
Cooking Tips:
- For a smoother dressing, scrape anchovy fillets into a paste.
- For extra moisture and flavor, return shredded chicken to its resting juices.
- Emphasize thorough lettuce washing.
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