Chimichurri Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Juicy chimichurri-marinated chicken with fresh vegetables in a soft tortilla

# What You Need:

→ For the 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

→ For the 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 (or 1 tablespoon dried)
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

→ For the Wraps

16 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
17 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or romaine)
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 (optional)

# How To Make:

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 well and set aside.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Add 3 tablespoons of the chimichurri sauce and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Turn to coat, cover, and marinate in the fridge 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 for 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 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. Layer with salad greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, sliced chicken, and avocado if using. Drizzle with more chimichurri sauce.
05 - Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides. Slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chimichurri sauce doubles as both marinade and finishing sauce, saving you prep time while infusing every bite with incredible depth
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, making this perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd without last-minute stress
  • The balance of fresh herbs, bright citrus, and slight heat from red pepper flakes hits every flavor note you could want
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest after cooking is non-negotiable, cutting it immediately lets all those juices run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
  • Warm tortillas before rolling or they will crack and split, creating a messy situation that defeats the whole point of a handheld meal
  • Dont overload the wraps or they become impossible to eat gracefully, layer ingredients thoughtfully and resist the urge to add just one more thing
03 -
  • Stack your tortillas between damp paper towels and microwave for thirty seconds to warm them all at once without drying them out
  • Layer sturdier vegetables like cucumber and onion closer to the tortilla, delicate greens near the top to prevent sogginess
  • Slice the chicken against the grain into thin strips, this makes every bite tender rather than chewy
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