Quick Shredded Chicken Wrap with Cucumber
This vibrant shredded chicken wrap combines tender, seasoned chicken breast with crunchy cucumbers. Wrapped in a soft tortilla, it’s a refreshing and satisfying meal ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Getting kids to eat their vegetables just got easier with this clever shredded chicken wrap that packs nutrition into every bite. The secret is mixing tender shredded chicken with a finely chopped blend of pickles, scallions, and celery – giving little ones extra vitamins while adding delicious crunch and flavour they’ll actually enjoy. Extra Greek yogurt and mayonnaise to make it creamy and fresh cucumber strips add even more crisp texture inside the wrap, while bright cherry tomatoes a juicy burst of freshness.
Techniques for Cooking Chicken Breasts
You can poach chicken breasts in seasoned water or broth for tender, easily shreddable meat, bake or air fry the seasoned chicken at 400°C (200°F) until cooked through, or use your slow cooker with some broth for incredibly tender results. But here’s the real time-saver – leftover roasted chicken works perfectly and actually adds extra flavour to the wrap. Simply shred your leftover chicken, whether it’s from last night’s dinner or a store-bought rotisserie chicken, and you’ll have this wrap ready in minutes.
The Secret to Perfect Chicken Salad
Here’s my go-to trick for incredible chicken salad every time: skip the boring table salt and let dill pickle and its juice do the seasoning work instead. The key is using specifically dill pickles – not sweet pickles or vinegar-based ones – because that salty, tangy brine adds the perfect flavour depth. Since pickle brine is naturally high in sodium, you can cut back on added salt while still getting that well-seasoned taste that makes chicken salad irresistible.
Extra Toppings
Shredded chicken wraps are incredibly versatile, offering endless possibilities for flavour and texture! Beyond the tender chicken salad, consider loading them with crisp, fresh vegetables like shredded lettuce, crunchy bell peppers, cabbage or even a handful of spinach for added nutrition.
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Shredded Chicken Wrap With Cucumber
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken breast
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Seasoning Mixture
- 1 dill pickle medium sized
- 2 tsp dill pickle juice
- 2 scallion
- 1 branch celery
Extras
- cucumber
- cherry tomato
Instructions
- If you don't use leftover roasted chicken: Spray cooking oil, garlic powder and salt on the chicken breast and air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 15 to 20 minutes or bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add all the ingredients for the seasoning mixture to a small food processor and process until homogenous.
- Once the chicken breast is cooked through, shred it with a fork. Add it to a bowl with the green seasoning mixture, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise, and combine. Add salt and pepper, if needed.
- Cut the cucumber lengthwise for extra crunch with a peeler.
- Assemble the wraps with shredded chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and whatever your heart desires.
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This was the perfect quick lunch! I had some leftover chicken so I tossed it in the air fryer with garlic like you suggested, SO flavorful. The pickle and celery combo adds such a nice crunch, and the cucumber strips are genius.
I’m a big fan of contrasting flavours and textures and nothing like cucumber for a fun crunch!
Just made this shredded chicken wrap with cucumber—so fresh and light! Quick to put together and perfect for a tasty lunch on the go. Will be making this one again! 🌯🥒🐔
In the summer time, it’s a must-try for sure!
Such a refreshing and delicious wrap. My kiddos loved it. Thanks!!
Yes, the kids love a nice chicken salad wrap, and the added cucumbers is always a fun touch for them too!
I just made these and loved how easy and fresh they were! It was super satisfying and definitely perfect for a simple midweek lunch or some easy meal prep.
Easy is the magic work we all search for! Especially on a busy day!
Love the pickle flavor in this! What a great lunch
This dip is loaded with pickles! A fun bite for pickle lovers!