Description
These Balsamic Chicken Goat Cheese Wraps combine tender, marinated chicken breasts with tangy goat cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans, all wrapped in a soft tortilla for a delicious and satisfying meal. The balsamic marinade and glaze add a rich depth of flavor, making these wraps perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
For the wraps:
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 4 large tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken breasts, balsamic vinegar, honey, whole grain mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken thoroughly and let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and place in the skillet. Cook each side for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Slice the chicken: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice into ¼ inch thick pieces for easy assembly in the wraps.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay each tortilla flat and divide the arugula evenly among them. Add the sliced chicken on top, followed by dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, chopped pecans, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Roll the wraps: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly like a burrito to enclose the fillings.
- Serve: These wraps can be enjoyed immediately at room temperature or chilled as a refreshing cold wrap.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 1 hour if time allows.
- Use whole-grain or gluten-free tortillas if preferred to accommodate dietary needs.
- Walnuts or almonds can substitute pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- To make it lower in fat, reduce the amount of canola oil or use a non-stick pan with cooking spray.
- The wraps are best eaten the same day for freshness but can be stored wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: balsamic chicken wrap, goat cheese wraps, chicken tortilla wrap, healthy chicken wraps, easy lunch recipes
