Mexican Chicken Wrap

Health score
20%
Mexican Chicken Wrap
15 min.
4
749kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner routine with a delightful Mexican Chicken Wrap? Packed with flavor and nutrients, this quick and easy recipe is the perfect solution for busy weekdays or casual gatherings with friends and family. With just a mere 15 minutes of preparation, you can create a scrumptious meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table!

The combination of tender, seasoned chicken thighs, crisp iceberg lettuce, and juicy tomatoes wrapped within warm, cheesy tortillas creates a mouthwatering experience for your taste buds. Plus, the homemade salsa and mayo dip add a zesty touch that elevates this dish to the next level. And with each wrap delivering around 749 calories, it’s not just delicious but also satisfying enough to keep you energized through the day.

This recipe offers something for everyone, whether you're looking for a quick lunch at home or a hearty dinner option. The vibrant colors and varying textures will not only make your meal visually appealing but will also bring the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and let’s wrap up a delicious meal that’s bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 10-inch flour tortilla ()
  • 1.5 teaspoons hot sauce 
  • cups lettuce finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.8 cup salsa 
  • servings salt 
  •  chicken thighs boneless skinless trimmed cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 lb.)
  • cup tomatoes chopped
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. In a bowl, stir together salsa and mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate dip.
  2. Preheat oven to 350F. Arrange tortillas on 2 baking sheets; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  3. Bake for 5 minutes, until cheese has melted.
  4. Meanwhile, warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chicken, hot sauce and salt and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, 4 minutes.
  6. Place tortillas on a counter. Top with lettuce, chicken and tomatoes.
  7. Roll up, cut in half and serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts

Calories749kcal
Protein20.32%
Fat57.43%
Carbs22.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.25
Glycemic Load
11.84
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.260000389555%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.25mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:748.85kcal
37.44%
Fat:47.61g
73.25%
Saturated Fat:14.26g
89.14%
Carbohydrates:41.49g
13.83%
Net Carbohydrates:37.28g
13.56%
Sugar:6.45g
7.16%
Cholesterol:156.78mg
52.26%
Sodium:1598.61mg
69.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.91g
75.82%
Selenium:52.93µg
75.61%
Vitamin K:74.82µg
71.25%
Phosphorus:565.81mg
56.58%
Vitamin B3:10.24mg
51.2%
Calcium:405.01mg
40.5%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.4%
Vitamin B6:0.71mg
35.27%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
34.24%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.67%
Zinc:3.73mg
24.87%
Folate:97.7µg
24.42%
Vitamin A:1150.18IU
23%
Iron:4.03mg
22.37%
Vitamin B12:1.16µg
19.27%
Potassium:665.97mg
19.03%
Vitamin B5:1.84mg
18.41%
Vitamin E:2.54mg
16.97%
Fiber:4.21g
16.84%
Magnesium:65.85mg
16.46%
Copper:0.22mg
10.85%
Vitamin C:8.16mg
9.89%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.88%