Chimichurri Chicken Salad Wrap (Printable)

Herb-marinated chicken with fresh greens and zesty chimichurri sauce rolled in warm tortillas

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

→ 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

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, shallot, red pepper flakes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Add 3 tablespoons of the prepared chimichurri sauce and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Turn to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor penetration.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. 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 - Fold in both sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly from bottom to top to create a secure wrap. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately while chicken is still warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The chimichurri sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • You can marinate the chicken in the morning and have dinner ready in under 20 minutes
  • Everything gets rolled into one hand held package so minimal cleanup
02 -
  • The chimichurri tastes better if made at least an hour ahead, giving the garlic time to mellow
  • Dont slice the chicken immediately after cooking or all those juices will end up on your cutting board
  • Warm your tortillas properly or they will crack and split when you try to roll them
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken thinly against the grain for the most tender bites
  • Pat your vegetables dry with paper towels so your tortilla does not get soggy
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