Lemon Roasted Chicken Salad Wrap Recipe

Name: Lemon Roasted Chicken Salad Wrap
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 6-pound whole fryer chicken; Olive oil, for drizzling; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 5 cloves garlic, smashed; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 lemon, cut in quarters; 3/4 cup 2-percent Greek Yogurt; 1/4 cup mayo; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped; 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 small red onion, minced; 2 lemons, zested and juiced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; One 6-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; Four 12-inch whole wheat tortillas; 1 pint broccoli sprouts; 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

One 6-pound whole fryer chicken
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 cloves garlic, smashed
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 lemon, cut in quarters
3/4 cup 2-percent Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup mayo
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
1 small red onion, minced
2 lemons, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
One 6-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Four 12-inch whole wheat tortillas
1 pint broccoli sprouts
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced

1
For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and adjust a rack to the middle position.
2
Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack, or in a roasting pan with a rack, and drizzle the chicken with olive oil.
3
Generously sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
4
Pack the cavity with the garlic, thyme and lemons.
5
Place the chicken breast-side down on the rack.
6
Roast the chicken for the first hour at 400 degrees F, and then turn up the heat to 450 degrees F and roast until the breast temperature registers 160 degrees F and the skin is a golden brown, for the last 30 to 45 minutes.
7
Then set the chicken aside to rest and cool.
8
When easy to handle, remove the legs, wings and any dark meat, reserving to eat for your next meal or to snack on immediately.
9
Remove the skin from the breast meat.
10
Using your hands, shred the breast meat and place in a bowl.
11
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
12
For the salad: Mix together the yogurt, mayo, mustard, walnuts, cranberries, celery, onions, lemon zest and juice, tarragon and water chestnuts and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
13
Fold in the shredded chicken.
14
For the sandwich build: Layer the whole wheat wraps with some broccoli sprouts and tomato slices and then top with the chicken salad.
15
Wrap and enjoy!

209

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 6-pound whole fryer chicken, Olive oil, for drizzling, Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, 5 cloves garlic, smashed, and more.

Yes, Lemon Roasted Chicken Salad Wrap falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Roasted Chicken Salad Wrap

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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