Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap (Print View)

Seared chicken tenders, fresh lettuce, and homemade honey-mustard dressing wrapped in warm tortillas for a quick meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb chicken tenders
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Wraps and Fillings

11 - 4 large flour tortillas
12 - 2 cups shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
13 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
14 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

# Method:

01 - Preheat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle olive oil in the pan.
02 - Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook in the skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes, then slice if desired.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper until combined.
04 - Warm the tortillas for a few seconds in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable and easier to work with.
05 - Lay each tortilla flat and spread a generous spoonful of honey-mustard dressing down the center. Top with lettuce, chicken, tomato, and red onion.
06 - Drizzle additional honey-mustard dressing over the fillings.
07 - Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll up tightly from the bottom to form a secure wrap.
08 - Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in half an hour, even on your busiest days.
  • The honey mustard dressing is so good you'll want to drizzle it on everything.
  • You can prep the chicken and dressing ahead, then assemble when hunger hits.
  • Kids and adults alike reach for seconds without hesitation.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after cooking, it keeps the juices from running out when you slice.
  • Warm tortillas are the secret to wraps that don't fall apart in your hands.
  • If your dressing feels too thick, add a tiny splash of water or lemon juice to loosen it up.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches 165°F, no guessing required.
  • Toast the tortillas lightly for a few extra seconds if you like a bit of char and texture.
  • Double the dressing recipe and keep extra in the fridge, it's fantastic on salads and sandwiches too.
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