Easy chicken wrap — juicy spiced chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy spread, all rolled up in a soft wrap — ready in just 20 minutes. This is one of those recipes I make on repeat when I need lunch or dinner on the table fast, and it’s endlessly customizable, so everyone in the family gets a wrap they actually want to eat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy chicken wrap
I can’t say enough how easy these chicken wraps are to make. If you are going to use store-bought tortillas for this wrap, then it takes just 20 minutes from start to end.
How to make chicken wrap
The chicken is cooked with simple basic spices. Then arrange the chicken inside the cooked roti or tortillas. You can add veggies of your choice. I chose lettuce, onion, and cucumber. Spread the sauce. My choice was cucumber ranch which my kids loved a lot. Wrap the rotis to make wrap and devour this delicious dish. I already made this twice in a week. So you can guess how yummy this wrap is.
What part of chicken to use for wrap?
Always choose chicken thighs for wraps or rolls — the thigh is tastier and juicier than breast meat, and stays moist even after a quick high-heat cook.
What you’ll need for this recipe:
- Chicken — thighs, as above, for the best texture.
- Garam Masala — a spice blend widely used in Indian cooking; it lifts the flavor of almost any dish.
- Cumin Powder — adds a warm, earthy note. No cumin powder on hand? Roast whole cumin seeds and grind them fresh.
| Need more chicken recipes? Check out Chicken Tikka masala, Chettinad Chicken curry, Chicken Pizza. |
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Easy chicken wrap recipe
Ingredients
Chicken – 0.5 lb
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Red Chili Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Pepper powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Cumin Powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Garam Masala – 1/4 teaspoon
Salt – As required
Onion – 1/4 cup sliced
Oil – 1 teaspoon
To assemble the wrap
Roti / Tortilla – 2
Cucumber Ranch – As needed
Lettuce – 1/2 Cup sliced
Onion – 1/4 cup sliced
Cucumber – sliced as needed
Method
- Cook roti or tortilla. Keep aside.
- Clean and cut the chicken into small cubes.
- Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, add chicken with all the spice powders and salt.
- Sprinkle a little water to help the chicken cook through.
- Once the chicken is half cooked, add the sliced onions.
- Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the water has evaporated. Switch off.
How to assemble the wrap
- Lay the cooked roti flat.
- Spread the chicken over it, then add lettuce, onion, and cucumber.
- Add ranch to taste.
- Roll it tight.
- Enjoy the wrap!
Notes
- Adjust the spice powders as per your spice level. Mine is mild as my kids love less spice.
Easy Chicken Wrap – A quick Lunch/Dinner idea
Ingredients
- 0.5 Lb Chicken
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Red Chili powder
- 1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1/4 Tsp Pepper Powder
- Salt As required
- 1/4 Cup Onion Sliced
- 1 Tsp Oil
To assemble wrap
- 2 No Roti/Tortilla
- 1/2 Cup Lettuce Sliced
- 1/4 Cup Onion Sliced
- Cucumber Slice As needed
- Cucumber ranch As needed
Instructions
- Cook roti or tortilla. Keep aside.
- Clean and cut the chicken to small cubes.
- Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot add chicken with all spice powders and salt.
- Sprinkle water to cook chicken.
- Once chicken is half cooked,add sliced onions.
- Cook till chicken is fully cooked and water is fully evaporated.Switch off.
How to assemble the wrap
- Lay the cooked roti.
- Spread chicken. Add lettuce, onion and cucumber.
- Add ranch as you needed.
- Roll it tight.
- Enjoy the wrap.
Video
Notes
- Adjust the spice powders as per your spice level. Mine is mild as my kids love less spice.
Nutrition
Make it your own with homemade roti
If you have a bit more time, homemade roti takes this wrap up a notch. I’ve made this with Sweet Potato Roti, Carrot Chapathi/Roti, and Palak/Spinach Chapathi/Roti — all delicious, all worth trying. Store-bought tortillas work great too, and keep the whole recipe to 20 minutes start to finish.
FAQ
Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?
Yes, though thighs stay juicier. If using breast, watch the cook time closely so it doesn’t dry out.
Can I make the chicken ahead of time?
Yes — cook the chicken filling up to 3 days ahead and store in the fridge. Reheat and assemble the wrap fresh.
What can I use instead of Cucumber Ranch?
Try a yogurt-mint sauce, plain hummus, or a garlic mayo for a different flavor direction.
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Lovely wrap.. so easy to make with leftover chapati dough. This mild spicy wrap is perfect for kids.
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