American · Lunch

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Griddled chicken, cos lettuce and parmesan rolled in a warm tortilla with a proper anchovy dressing. Under half an hour.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 27 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Chicken Caesar Wrap — American lunch recipe, served and ready to eat

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Ingredients and preparation for chicken caesar wrap
Ingredients and preparation for chicken caesar wrap

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Method

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  1. Bat the chicken breasts to an even thickness and rub with the oil, salt and pepper.

  2. Heat a griddle pan until it smokes and cook the chicken 6 minutes a side, until charred and cooked through.

  3. Rest the chicken 5 minutes, then slice thickly.

  4. Pound the anchovies and garlic to a paste in a mortar.

  5. Whisk the paste with the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire and grated Parmesan.

  6. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 20 seconds a side.

  7. Toss the shredded lettuce with just enough dressing to coat it.

  8. Lay the lettuce down the middle of each tortilla, add the sliced chicken and the Parmesan shavings.

  9. Fold the bottom up, then roll tightly from one side.

  10. Cut each in half on the diagonal and serve straight away.

Chef’s Tips

  • Dress and roll at the last minute.
  • Anchovies are the dressing, not an option.
  • Warm the tortilla or it cracks as you roll.

Common Substitutions & Variations

  • An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.

Pairing Suggestions

  • Salt and vinegar crisps
  • A wedge of lemon
  • Iced tea

Storage & Reheating

Assemble to order. The dressing keeps 4 days refrigerated.

Common questions

How long does Chicken Caesar Wrap take to make?

About 27 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Chicken Caesar Wrap?

Dress and roll at the last minute. Anchovies are the dressing, not an option. Warm the tortilla or it cracks as you roll.

What should I serve with Chicken Caesar Wrap?

Salt and vinegar crisps; A wedge of lemon; Iced tea.

How should Chicken Caesar Wrap be stored?

Assemble to order. The dressing keeps 4 days refrigerated.

Is Chicken Caesar Wrap suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Chicken Caesar Wrap?

About 690 kcal per serving, with 52 g protein, 46 g carbohydrate and 34 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

690Calories
52gProtein
46gCarbs
34gFat
4gFibre
4gSugar
1420mgSodium

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