Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout Lunch

This Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap is your easy, better-than-takeout lunch solution. After making it dozens of times, I’ve perfected the crispy chicken and creamy avocado combo. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole and Easy Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe.

What You'll Need for Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout Lunch

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 tomato
• 1 bag of mixed greens
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: 4 tortilla wraps
• Optional: 1 tbsp lime juice

How to Make Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout Lunch

1. Prepare chicken: Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken slices in the mixture.
2. Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until crispy and cooked through.
3. Prepare avocado: Mash avocado with mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble wraps: Spread avocado mixture on tortillas. Top with cooked chicken, sliced red onion, tomato, and mixed greens. Drizzle with lime juice. Roll up and enjoy!

Storing & Reheating Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout Lunch

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover wraps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare chicken and avocado mixture up to 1 day ahead.

Freezing Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout Lunch

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the avocado mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken with cooked, shredded turkey or beef for a different flavor profile.
• Make-ahead: Prepare chicken and avocado mixture ahead of time for an even quicker lunch.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If your wraps are falling apart, try using toothpicks to secure them before serving.

Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout Lunch

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

10 mins

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Total

20 mins

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Serves

4 wraps

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Diet

Low Carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 tomato
• 1 bag of mixed greens

Seasonings

• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey

Optional Toppings

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tortilla wraps
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1. Prepare chicken: Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken slices in the mixture.
2. Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until crispy and cooked through.
3. Prepare avocado: Mash avocado with mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble wraps: Spread avocado mixture on tortillas. Top with cooked chicken, sliced red onion, tomato, and mixed greens. Drizzle with lime juice. Roll up and enjoy!

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the avocado mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken with cooked, shredded turkey or beef for a different flavor profile.
• Make-ahead: Prepare chicken and avocado mixture ahead of time for an even quicker lunch.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If your wraps are falling apart, try using toothpicks to secure them before serving.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover wraps in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
• Make ahead: Prepare chicken and avocado mixture up to 1 day ahead.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout Lunch and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!