Description
Caesar wrap lovers will adore this classic Italian-American sandwich packed with grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and zesty dressing. Homemade or store-bought tortillas cradle fresh ingredients for a quick, satisfying meal you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup croutons, crushed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Massage chicken breasts with olive oil to create an even, flavorful coating that helps seasoning adhere perfectly.
- Seasoning: Generously sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper across the entire chicken surface, ensuring comprehensive flavor infusion.
- Grilling: Position chicken on preheated grill at medium heat, carefully rotating midway to develop stunning grill marks and achieve consistent cooking.
- Temperature Monitoring: Cook chicken precisely, tracking internal temperature until reaching the critical 165°F / 75°C safety threshold that guarantees thorough doneness.
- Resting and Slicing: Remove chicken from heat and allow a brief resting period for natural juice redistribution, then slice into delicate, uniform strips using a sharp knife.
- Plating: Arrange sliced chicken strategically on prepared wrap, creating a balanced and visually appealing presentation that maximizes flavor and texture.
Notes
- Optimize Seasoning Technique: Massage olive oil thoroughly to help spices cling better, creating deeper flavor penetration and more even seasoning coverage.
- Control Grilling Precision: Maintain consistent medium heat to prevent chicken from drying out, ensuring juicy and perfectly cooked meat with attractive grill marks.
- Guarantee Food Safety: Always check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F / 75°C to eliminate harmful bacteria and ensure complete cooking without compromising meat tenderness.
- Master Resting Technique: Allow chicken to rest 3-5 minutes after grilling, which redistributes internal juices, resulting in more succulent and flavorful meat slices for wrapping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg