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Chicken Caesar Pita Wrap Filling

Chicken Caesar Pita Wrap

Chicken Caesar Salad stuffed inside a Pita Pocket makes for a great Pita Wrap that is Refreshing & Vibrant. Make this with Chicken Breast, Quarters, Legs, Thighs or leftover Chicken or Turkey. Optionally add in extra Vegetables and Cheese.
Servings: 2 Wraps
Prep15 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Chicken Quarters -45 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Salad Bowl
  • 1 Salad Spinner
  • 1 Cookware for Chicken Roasting Pan, Grill or Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Chicken Breast diced - Or 2 Chicken Quarter or 4 Drumsticks
  • 2 Pita Breads

Caesar Salad

  • 100 g Romaine Lettuce
  • 6 Tbl Caesar Dressing
  • 1/2 C Croutons - Or omit
  • 1 Tbl Parmesan Cheese & Bacon Bits
  • 1/2 Tbl Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Sumac
  • 12 Slices Cucumber - Optional
  • 1 Small Shredded Carrot - Optional
  • As Desired Shredded Marble - Or Cheddar Cheese - Optional

Instructions

  • Chicken Breast:
    Slice into about 1/2 inch fillets and either marinate in the Grilled Chicken marinade for at least 1 hour, see notes. Or Season with choice of seasoning. Grill the Chicken Breast for 8–10 minutes and set aside to cool, then dice. Optionally dice and cook in a skillet over medium heat until done. Set aside to cool down.
    Chicken Quarters, Legs or Thighs;
    Season the Chicken with Salt & Pepper Blend-see notes or other seasoning of choice. Bake in the oven at 375 F for 45 minutes. Remove and let cool 15–20 minutes before stripping off the bone.
    Leftover Chicken or Turkey can also be used.
  • Prepare the Vegetables, wash then dry with a salad spinner. Add in all ingredients into a Salad Bowl with or without the Chicken and mix well.
  • Steam the Pita bread for just a few seconds and open along the edge about 40 %.
  • Stuff the Pita bread with Chicken Caesar Salad or the Caesar Salad and place the Chicken on top. Use the top flap to tuck everything towards the end and roll tight.
    Or slice in half and separate to create a pocket to stuff, or place the Pita bread on a plate and the salad and chicken on top for open-faced.

Notes

Salt & Pepper Blend

  • 1 Tbl Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper

 

Grilled Chicken Marinade

  • 1/2 C Water
  • 1/4 C Oil
  • 2 tsp Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp Chicken Powder & Sea Salt each
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Liquid Smoke & Onion Powder each
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper & Paprika
Course: Main Course, Salad, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keywords: Caesar Salad wrap, Caesar Wrap, Chicken Caesar Pita Pockets, Chicken Caesar Wrap
Author: JAH