Chicken Piccata Crunch Wrap (Printable Version)

A tangy lemon and caper chicken with crunchy layers and melted cheese in a portable wrap.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs, beaten
06 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

→ Piccata Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
11 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
12 - 2 tablespoons capers, drained
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
14 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Wrap & Crunch

15 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
16 - 4 tostada shells or baked corn tortillas
17 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves

# Directions:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 4 thin cutlets and season both sides with salt and pepper.
02 - Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then press into panko breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest.
04 - Reduce skillet heat to medium-low. Add butter and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping browned bits, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in capers, parsley, and lemon zest. Remove from heat.
05 - Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Layer with 1/4 cup spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella, 1 tostada shell, and 1 chicken cutlet (sliced if necessary). Drizzle with piccata sauce.
06 - Fold the tortilla edges up and over the filling, pleating to form a sealed wrap.
07 - Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place wrap seam-side down and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Repeat with remaining wraps and serve warm, optionally garnished with extra parsley or lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Substitute arugula for spinach for a peppery kick
  • For extra crunch lightly toast the tostada shells before assembling
03 -
  • Substitute arugula for spinach
  • Lightly toast the tostada shells before assembling
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