Grilled Chicken Wrap

If you’ve been to the ballpark, you likely know that there aren’t too many healthy options. This month’s recipe satisfies your craving for a tasty “fast food” sandwich while keeping your nutrition on track.

Introducing our take on Citi Field’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich…the Grilled Chicken Wrap! Rich in protein, this wrap also features a creamy (but health-conscious) avocado dressing. 

Remember that just a few simple changes in your daily eating habits can help support healthier living as you recover from prostate cancer, and may even decrease risk of your cancer coming back or getting worse. Think: whole, unprocessed foods; lean meats, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. This recipe has you covered! And if you invest just another 30 minutes to cook at home, you control what goes in it, such as less salt or extra veggies.

Grilled Chicken Wrap
Prep time: 30-40 minutes
Serves: 6 wraps

Ingredients
Grilled Chicken Wrap:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 6 burrito-sized whole wheat tortillas
  • 3 cups lettuce, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced lengthwise into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced lengthwise into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise into strips

Avocado Dressing:

  • 1 ripe avocado, split in half and pitted
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • ½ garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine the avocado dressing ingredients in a blender. Blend until creamy. If it’s too thick, add water to reach your desired consistency. Set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Preheat a pan on medium/high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the chicken on the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes (timing depends on the size of the chicken breast). Ensure the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165-170°F. Let sit for 10 minutes once finished cooking, and slice into thin strips.
  3. To assemble, place a tortilla on a plate. Add vegetables and a few slices of grilled chicken in the middle of the tortilla. Pro Tip: Don’t overfill, or it will be hard to wrap! Drizzle some of the avocado dressing over the mixture with a spoon. 
  4. Wrap the tortilla with filling like an envelope. Repeat the same with the rest of the ingredients.
  5. Preheat a pan on medium-high heat (without oil). Place the wraps with edges down and grill for a couple of minutes until golden brown in color, then flip and grill on the other side.

Adapted from Veronica’s Kitchen’s Healthy Chicken Avocado Wraps and Love and Lemons’ Avocado Dressing

Recipes on the Prostate Cancer Foundation website are offered for general interest on healthier cooking. They have not been reviewed by a nutritionist or other qualified health professional, and do not constitute medical or dietary advice or recommendations. Always talk to your health care provider to obtain personalized diagnosis and treatment advice, including your specific dietary needs.