Chicken Club Wraps

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Whole-wheat tortillas provide a tasty twist in this quick grilled chicken breast recipe that combines all the elements of a classic club sandwich into a wrap.

Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Notes

What's the Benefit of Using Whole-Wheat Wraps?

Whole wheat is a whole grain—and whole grains have been shown to have many health benefits. Most of the benefits come specifically from the fiber and antioxidants in whole grains. A diet rich in whole grains has been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease, partly by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The antioxidants in whole grains help reduce inflammation in the body as well. Whole grains also supply the body with healthy carbs. (Did you know that the only form of energy the brain uses is glucose—which comes from carbohydrates?)

Can I Swap the Bacon for Turkey Bacon?

Absolutely! However, if you're making the swap for nutrition and health reasons, just know that there aren't a lot of differences between turkey bacon and pork bacon. The main difference is in the saturated fat content—pork bacon has about 1 gram more saturated fat than turkey bacon per slice. And for this recipe, the amount of bacon used is just enough to add that smoky bacon flavor. So, if you really prefer pork bacon, by all means, use it.

Tips from the Test Kitchen

How Should I Cook the Chicken If I Don't Have a Grill?

If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken breasts in a grill pan, a sauté pan or an air fryer. You can also use leftover roast chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken breasts, just be sure to remove the skin before chopping the chicken into bite-size pieces.

I Don't Have Cider Vinegar. Can I Use Another Type?

Yes, you can use white-wine vinegar, rice vinegar or white vinegar as a substitute for cider vinegar.

What's the Best Way to Cook Bacon?

You can fry bacon on the stove, bake it in the oven or cook it in the microwave. For each cooking method, follow our easy instructions for perfectly cooked bacon.

Wrap Them in Foil When You're on the Go

Keeping the filling inside wraps can be challenging, especially if you're on the go. That's why we recommend wrapping them in foil so you can pick them up and eat them without losing the filling, peeling back the foil as you go.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez and Carrie Myers

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided

  • 3 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt

  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons minced onion

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • teaspoon salt

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

  • 1 avocado, chopped

  • 3 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

  • 8 large leaves red- or green-leaf lettuce

  • 4 10-inch flour tortillas, preferably whole-wheat

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

  2. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Oil the grill grates (see Tip). Grill the chicken, turning once or twice, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let cool for about 5 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, vinegar, onion, oil, salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Chop the chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl along with tomato, avocado and bacon; toss to combine.

  4. To assemble the wraps, place 2 lettuce leaves on each tortilla and top with chicken salad (about 1 cup each). Roll up like a burrito. Serve cut in half, if desired.

    Chicken Club Wraps

Equipment

Grill

Tip

Oiling the grill grates helps keep grilled food from sticking. Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the hot grates.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2014

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

526 Calories
26g Fat
39g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 wrap
Calories 526
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 34g 67%
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Vitamin A 739IU 15%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Folate 53mcg 13%
Sodium 901mg 39%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Magnesium 45mg 11%
Potassium 587mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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