Description
These quick and easy cajun chicken wraps are made with tender seasoned chicken thighs and combined with some crisp veggies, cheese and a sauce with just the right amount of heat.
Ingredients
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Cajun chicken wrap
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs or boneless breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning *
- 4 Low Carb Mission tortillas *
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half or medium tomato, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced in long slivers
- 3 leaves Romain lettuce, loosely chopped
- 1 cup shredded Pepperjack cheese
Cajun Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce ( we used sugar free)
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare sauce: Combine ingredients in small bowl. Whisk together until well combined. Taste for seasoning, adjust as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil.
- Mix seasonings together in a bowl and place chicken thighs in bowl. Stir to cover chicken.
- Place chicken in skillet and cook on each side for at least 5 minutes. Test with an internal meat thermometer. It is done at 165°F.
- Remove to plate, let cool for 5 minutes. Then cut chicken into 2 inch long slices.
- Prepare vegetables, shred cheese if using fresh. Chop cilantro.
- Lightly heat tortilla wraps for a minute either in a toaster oven or fry pan.*
Notes
*If you don't have Cajun seasoning, mix 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon each salt, black pepper, cayenne and garlic powder.
* I use low carb sun-dried tomato flavor, Mission brand. You can use any brand you prefer.
*Store leftover chicken and wrap ingredients separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze the chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Serve cold or reheat in microwave or skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 649mg13
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 6.4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg