Spicy Chicken Avocado Wraps (Printable)
Tender spiced chicken meets creamy avocado and crisp vegetables in warm tortillas with a zesty lime finish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Wraps & Fillings
09 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inches)
10 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
11 - 1 cup shredded lettuce (about 3.5 ounces)
12 - 1 medium tomato, diced
13 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
→ Sauce
17 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce (sriracha or preferred brand)
18 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.
03 - Whisk together hot sauce and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15–20 seconds per side or microwave for 10–15 seconds until pliable.
05 - Spread 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream on each tortilla. Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado slices evenly across the center.
06 - Top with sliced chicken, drizzle with spicy sauce, sprinkle with cilantro if using, and add a squeeze of lime juice.
07 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly from bottom to top to form secure wraps. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spicy creamy sauce hits every craving in one bite
- Everything comes together in under thirty minutes even on busy weeknights
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all those juices inside where they belong
- Warming tortillas makes all the difference between a wrap that holds together and one that falls apart
03 -
- Buy avocados a few days ahead and let them ripen on the counter
- Keep a paper towel between stacked tortillas to prevent sticking