
Chopped BBQ Chicken Wraps
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce, divided
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup pickle chips
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken thighs dry and toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Let sit 10 minutes while the grill heats.
- 2Preheat a grill or heavy cast-iron grill pan to medium-high heat, around 400°F. Oil the grates lightly so the chicken releases cleanly.
- 3Grill the thighs 5 to 6 minutes per side until well marked and the thickest part reaches 165°F. In the last 2 minutes, brush both sides with some of the BBQ sauce so it caramelizes without burning.
- 4Transfer chicken to a cutting board and rest 5 minutes. Chop into small bite-size pieces, then toss with more BBQ sauce until glossy and sticky.
- 5Warm the tortillas briefly on the grill or in a dry skillet 20 to 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted in spots.
- 6Lay each tortilla flat and spread a thin layer of ranch down the center. Add a bed of shredded romaine, then the chopped BBQ chicken.
- 7Top with cheddar, diced tomatoes, red onion, pickle chips, and cilantro. Drizzle a little extra ranch or BBQ sauce if you want more sauce in every bite.
- 8Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom into a secure wrap. Slice on a bias and wrap the bottom half in parchment for mess-free backyard or desk lunches.
- 9For a party platter, cut wraps into pinwheels and secure with picks; keep chilled up to 4 hours so the tortillas stay soft and the lettuce crisp.