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The easiest lunch, this chicken salad wrap with rotisserie chicken can be made in just 10 minutes. Made with yogurt, mayonnaise, and cucumber, this is wholesome and nutritious lunch.
Wraps, similar to this chicken lavash wrap, make the perfect meal prep lunch for me when I’m in a hurry and this chicken salad wrap blends protein, veggies, and grains all in one simple meal. It’s also really easy to make different variations with herbs, like chives or parsley.
Pair this chicken salad wrap with fruit, a Mediterranean cucumber salad, or chips for an easy meal or prep it ahead for a party.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The perfect lunch – A great blend of protein (40 grams) and vegetables, this recipe has everything you need!
- Rotisserie chicken – Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken or cast iron roast chicken to make this recipe. Then use the leftovers for rotisserie chicken broth!
- Quick and easy – Make this chicken salad wrap in just 10 minutes using leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- Packable – This is a great recipe for a work lunch, road trips, or to meal prep for a busy week.
This recipe also fits a Mediterranean migraine diet, and Heal Your Headache diet with edits. It’s dairy free and gluten free with customizations.
Ingredients
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- Cooked chicken – I recommend rotisserie chicken, which you can make homemade. Or you can pick up a simple salt and pepper grilled chicken from Whole Foods or Sprouts.
- Yogurt – I recommend Icelandic Provisions Skyr, which is one of the only yogurt brands that I tolerate as someone very sensitive to yogurt. You can also make your own low histamine yogurt with an instant pot, or use all mayonnaise.
- Mayonnaise – Chosen Foods avocado oil mayo is my favorite! Found at Costco for a great deal.
- Cucumber – Purchase an English cucumber, or a “seedless” cucumber.
- Lemon juice – This is optional, but I find some acidity really helps with the overall flavor.
- Shallot – A more refined flavor than onion, you can also use fresh chives in this recipe.
- Wrap – I just used a burrito sized flour tortilla, but lavash or cassava tortillas also work.
Substitutions and Variations
- Yogurt – Replace with all mayonnaise for a dairy free and Heal Your Headache compliant version. You can also replace the filling with this pomegranate chicken salad instead.
- Additions – Cucumber be replaced with another vegetable like jicama. You can also add pumpkin seeds, grapes, dried cranberries – whatever you like in your chicken salad. Or add in lettuce and tomatoes to the wrap.
- Lemon juice – Add a splash of white vinegar for a little acidity. Just 1/4 teaspoon.
- Herbs – Some herbs that pair well with this recipe are dill, tarragon, chives, and parsley.
- Gluten free – Use Siete gluten free cassava wraps. Just be sure to heat before rolling!
How to Make
Step 1: Mix together the chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cucumber, and shallot. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2: Place a wrap on the cutting board, placing any lettuce leaves (if using) on top.
Step 3: Fold in both edges of the tortilla and roll the long sides together.
Step 4: Slice the chicken salad wrap down the middle and wrap for storage, or serve.
Recipe Tip
Heat your wrap in the microwave, covered with a damp paper towel, for about 10 seconds to soften and make it easier to wrap! If using a cassava tortilla, heat it over low heat in a large pan till just warmed through. This helps to prevent the wrap from breaking apart as you roll it.
Serving Suggestions
Because this chicken salad wrap is a full meal in one, my favorite way to serve it is with some crispy potato chips. I also recommend serving with fresh kiwi or strawberries.
If you want a dipping sauce, or a dressing that pairs well if served over greens, I highly recommend this Mediterranean salad dressing. You can also use these wraps for a party paired with other sandwiches like goat cheese sandwiches or turkey pesto sandwiches.
Storage Information
The chicken salad will store well in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. I recommend only rolling it into a wrap the day you intend to serve it so it does not get soggy.
This recipe does not freeze well, but you can use frozen and defrosted leftover chicken for the filling.
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Rotisserie Chicken Salad Wrap
Ingredients
- 4 ounces chopped cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken)
- 2 tablespoons plain, unsweetened yogurt*, Icelandic Provisions Skyr recommended
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
- 1/2 cup seedless english cucumber, chopped
- 1 tablespoon shallot or chives, finely chopped
- 1 10 inch/burrito size tortilla wrap
- butter lettuce
- salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix together the chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cucumber, and shallot, add salt and black pepper to taste. Cover the tortilla with a damp paper towel and microwave for about 10 seconds to soften. Place the burrito-sized wrap on a cutting board, then add butter lettuce leaves on top.
- Top with the chicken salad in the center, leaving about 1-2 inches of space on the sides of the wrap. Wrap the tortilla folding both edges in, then rolling the long sides together. Slice down the middle. Chicken salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Substitutions – Cucumber can be substituted with jicama for a similar crunch. Add herbs as desired, tarragon, dill, chives or parsley would be great here. You can also add grapes, if desired.
- Gluten free – Use cassava tortillas. Warm before wrapping to prevent breaking.
- Dairy free – Use all mayo or your favorite dairy free yogurt.
- Heal Your Headache/migraine diet* – Lemon and yogurt are elimination foods, and this is a Mediterranean diet recipe. To substitute lemon, add 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar and use all mayo instead of yogurt. I also love to use low histamine yogurt here.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Simple but so good. My kids love it in their lunches, it’s a great alternative to a regular sandwich and I love that it has veggies and protein!
Thank you so much, Erin!
Made this for lunch several times already and we love it. It’s really refreshing and easy but helps me meet my protein goals.