Chicken and Goat Cheese Wraps with Cranberries and Pecan Recipe
These Chicken Cheese Wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender balsamic-marinated chicken breasts, fresh arugula, dried cranberries, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze all wrapped in a soft large tortilla. Perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner, these wraps combine savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a delightful texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 wraps 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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 with balsamic vinegar, honey, whole-grain mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat all the chicken pieces and let them marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook the chicken: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off, and place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Slice the chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and slice it into 1/4 inch thick pieces for easy wrapping and even distribution.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay out each large tortilla and evenly distribute 1/4 cup of arugula on each. Add an equal portion of sliced chicken, dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, chopped pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze over the arugula.
- Wrap it up: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly like a burrito to secure the filling inside. The wraps can be served immediately at room temperature or chilled if preferred.
Notes
- To save time, you can marinate the chicken for longer up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- If you prefer a warmer wrap, briefly heat the assembled wrap in a skillet or oven before serving.
- Substitute goat cheese with feta or cream cheese if preferred.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if you need a gluten-free option.
- Chop pecans roughly for better texture contrast.
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