Charred wraps, creamy chicken, and crunchy cucumbers make this a family-friendly summer dinner everyone, from kids to adults, will love.
Hands down, all my kids will eat cucumbers if I add some lemon juice, salt, and pepper. They will also pretty much eat anything I serve them in a charred wheat wrap. And so this 20 minute dinner was born.
As much as I love summer recipes that are all on a sheet pan popped in the oven (see One pan Chicken Nuggets and Fries, 9×13 Chicken Poppers, the flavor you get from charred wraps and sautéed onions just doesn’t happen in the oven. However, like all the other summer dinner ideas, this comes together in under 30 minutes (including prep, cooking) and is a complete dinner.
If you do want to add something else to this meal, this would go great with our Corn Riblets.
This recipe uses 1 lb of chicken which makes 6-7 wraps. I don’t recommend doubling it in the same skillet (unless your pan is 14 inches) since the onions and chicken won’t caramelize as well.
Char wraps over an open flame on both sides.
Toss cucumbers with seasoning.
Fill wraps with chicken. Top with cucumbers.
Eat and enjoy!
Creamy Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 6-7 6" wheat wraps
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into thin small strips
- 1 medium red onion, Frenched
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed (or 2 cubes)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp coarse black pepper
- 1 tsp sea or kosher salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp ketchup
Cucumbers:
- 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced into half moons
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- ⅓ – ½ tsp salt
- dash pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet sauté onion in oil for 7-8 minutes on medium to high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Move onions and garlic to the side of the skillet. Add chicken, lower heat to medium, and let cook for 5 minutes until mostly white. Stir occasionally. Add seasoning, stirring in the spices. Cook for 1 more minute so the flavor cooks into the chicken. Add mayo and ketchup. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
- Char wraps over an open flame on both sides.
- Toss cucumbers with seasoning.
- Fill wraps with chicken. Top with cucumbers. Eat and enjoy!
Yum looks amazing! Cant wait to try it
how do you char the wrap without a grill?
Directly on the stove using tongs to flip it over. Takes a few seconds per side.
Absolutely delicious. This recipe is deceptively simple and way tastier than I expected. Thank you for this great recipe
Thanks!
Do you think I can use corn tortillas instead for the Gluten free members of the family?
For sure!
Made it for supper tonight
Was delish!!!
An absolute favorite in my house. My 2.5 year old licks her plate clean!
Made this tonight, was delicious! And the cucumber and lemon added such a good fresh crunch! Thanks for all your amazing quick recipes! 🙂
My what-to-make-for-supper dilemma was quickly solved when I saw this recipe! It was easy and so delicious! I’ll definitely be making this again! Thank you Bcp!
This was delicious and so easy!
Supper was a hit!!! My picky eaters loved it and asked for seconds! TY
Made this for dinner and was a big hit! Loved the creaminess of the chicken and the cucumber salad
I haven’t tried the chicken recipe but saw this and used the charred wraps with taco meat and they loved it. Thanks so much for the genius idea
Made today for supper and was heaven!!! Going on my list for delicous options
Really delicious!!!! Super easy and more flavorful then expected!
This recipe is a winner. Was so so delicious!!!!
I added some sugar and more lemon juice to the cucumber salad!!!
Was really amazing! Will def make again.
Delicious and easy!
Loved it!
This recipe came out delicous!
My family loves it! Thank you for an easy and tasty dinner!
I leave out the onion and ketchup and only put in a dash of chili (based on family preferences). It’s a family fave! I gave some to my hispanic cleaning help and she was raving about it. It’s a great option for dinner when you’re short on time; it takes only 15 minutes to make when you leave out the onion!
Can’t wait to try, I think I’ll use cole slaw salad instead of pickles.
This recipe became a staple in my house.. a real winner!