Description
Tender garlic-marinated chicken strips wrapped in warm tortillas with melted cheese and fresh vegetables, creating a quick and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Chicken:
- 1½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the Wraps:
- 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
- 2 cups shredded cheese blend (mozzarella and cheddar work well)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
For the Garlic Spread (Optional):
- 4 tablespoons softened butter or mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken:
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken strips to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor).
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken strips to the hot skillet, being careful not to overcrowd (cook in batches if necessary).
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and completely cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with lemon juice, and cover to keep warm.
Optional Garlic Spread:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter or mayonnaise with the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Assembling the Wraps:
- If using the garlic spread, warm the tortillas slightly in a dry skillet or microwave for 10-15 seconds to make them more pliable.
- Spread a thin layer of the garlic butter or mayonnaise on each tortilla (if using).
- Distribute the cooked chicken strips evenly among the tortillas, placing them in the center of each wrap.
- Sprinkle each with shredded cheese, and add the sliced bell peppers, spinach leaves, and red onion.
- Top with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired, and sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro.
- Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410