Description

These Balsamic Chicken Goat Cheese Wraps combine juicy, marinated chicken breasts with tangy goat cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans all wrapped in a soft tortilla. The flavorful balsamic glaze and fresh arugula add a peppery finish to make a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal 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 chicken breasts with balsamic vinegar, honey, whole-grain mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken thoroughly. Let it sit and marinate for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
Cook the Chicken: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Place chicken in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink inside.
Slice the Chicken: Once cooked, transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into 1/4-inch thick pieces for easy wrapping and even distribution in the tortillas.
Assemble the Wraps: Lay out each tortilla and evenly distribute a quarter of the arugula, sliced chicken, dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped pecans. Drizzle with balsamic glaze for sweetness and tang.
Roll the Wraps: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly like a burrito to secure all the fillings inside.
Serve: Enjoy the wraps immediately at room temperature or cold, making them perfect for quick lunches or on-the-go meals.

Notes

You can prepare the chicken in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 days before assembling the wraps.
Substitute arugula with spinach or mixed greens if preferred.
For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding.
If balsamic glaze is unavailable, reduce balsamic vinegar with a little honey on low heat until thickened.
These wraps can be customized with additional vegetables or your favorite tortilla type.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Balsamic chicken wraps, goat cheese wrap, healthy chicken wrap, easy chicken recipe, quick lunch wraps