Cherry Balsamic Chicken Caesar Wraps (Print Version)

Grilled chicken, cherries, and tangy glaze wrapped with romaine and Caesar dressing in a tortilla.

# Components:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ For the Cherry Balsamic Glaze

06 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, halved
07 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ For the Wraps

11 - 4 large flour tortillas
12 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
13 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
14 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
15 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
02 - Grill or sear chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
03 - In a small saucepan, combine cherries, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until cherries soften and the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
04 - Toss the sliced chicken with the cherry balsamic glaze until evenly coated.
05 - Lay tortillas flat. Spread each with Caesar dressing, then layer with romaine lettuce, the glazed chicken, parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
06 - Roll up the wraps tightly, tucking in the sides. Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients with maximum flavor impact
  • Perfect make-ahead lunch option
  • Balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors beautifully
02 -
  • Perfect for meal prep and stays fresh for up to 2 days in the refrigerator
  • Contains a full serving of protein and vegetables in one convenient package
  • Versatile recipe that works with both fresh summer cherries or frozen cherries year round
  • Can be served warm or cold depending on preference
03 -
  • The secret to perfect wraps lies in temperature management. Warm chicken and room-temperature tortillas create the ideal wrapping conditions. If your tortillas are stiff from refrigeration, warm them briefly in a dry skillet or microwave between damp paper towels for 10 seconds.
  • When making the cherry glaze, crush about one-third of the cherries with the back of your spoon to release more juice and flavor compounds.
  • For meal prep, the glazed chicken actually improves overnight as flavors meld, making this an ideal make-ahead component.

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