Cherry Balsamic Chicken Caesar Wraps (Print Version)
Grilled chicken, cherries, and Caesar dressing wrapped with romaine and Parmesan for a vibrant lunch or dinner.
# Components:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 350 grams total)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Cherry Balsamic Sauce
06 - 1 cup fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved
07 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
→ For the Wraps
10 - 4 large flour tortillas (approximately 25 cm / 10-inch diameter)
11 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
12 - ½ cup Caesar dressing
13 - ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
14 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush the chicken breasts evenly with olive oil. Season both sides with dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until thoroughly cooked with clear juices. Remove from heat, place on a plate, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
04 - While the chicken is cooking, combine the pitted and halved cherries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes until the cherries soften and the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
05 - Briefly warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they become pliable.
06 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing onto each warm tortilla. Arrange chopped romaine lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, a drizzle of the cherry balsamic sauce, and shaved Parmesan cheese over the dressing.
07 - Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper. Tightly roll up each tortilla, folding in the sides to secure the filling. Slice the wraps in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
- Uses fresh seasonal cherries in an unexpected savory application
- Perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors
- Makes great leftovers for lunch the next day
02 -
- These wraps are perfect for meal prep and can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead
- The cherry balsamic sauce works beautifully with other proteins like pork or turkey
- Each wrap provides a balanced meal with protein, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates
03 -
- Toast your tortillas lightly on both sides before filling for enhanced flavor and structural integrity. This creates a barrier that helps prevent sogginess from the dressing and sauce.
- When selecting cherries, look for firm fruits with stems intact, which indicates freshness. The deeper the color, the sweeter the cherry will be in your sauce.
- For the perfect balance of flavors, taste your cherry sauce before removing from heat. Different cherries vary in sweetness, so you might need to adjust the honey or balsamic slightly to achieve the ideal sweet-tart balance that makes this recipe special.