Chimichurri Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Herbaceous wrap with chimichurri-marinated chicken, crisp greens, and zesty sauce in a soft tortilla.

# What You Need:

→ Chimichurri Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 18 ounces)
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 (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

→ Wrap Assembly

16 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inches)
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)

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing 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 set aside.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Add 3 tablespoons of chimichurri sauce and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Turn to coat thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours).
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Allow to 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, tomato, red onion, sliced chicken, and avocado if desired. Drizzle with additional chimichurri sauce.
05 - Roll each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides to seal. Slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chimichurri sauce does double duty as a marinade and a condiment, packing incredible flavor into every bite
  • These wraps come together in under an hour but taste like something from a fancy South American café
  • Each wrap is a perfect balance of protein, fresh vegetables, and that irresistible zesty sauce
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing, otherwise all those juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
  • The chimichurri sauce tastes better after it sits for a while, so make it ahead if possible
  • Do not overfill your wraps or they will be impossible to roll neatly
03 -
  • Use the sharpest knife you have to slice the chicken, thin pieces make such a difference in the wrap experience
  • If your tortillas are cracking, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel after heating to keep them pliable
  • Leftover chimichurri is incredible on scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, or even as a dip for crusty bread
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