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Love Your Leftovers: Grilled Chicken Wrap with Lemon-Basil Aioli

March 18, 2014 By Lena

I love lunch. No really, I absolutely, positively looooovvvveee it.

But why wouldn’t I? I always have Dempster’s Tortillas on hand, and simply put, they make EVERYTHING taste delicious. Leftover curried chicken – wrap it up. Miscellaneous cold cuts – wrap it up. Last night’s meatloaf – wrap it up. Chickpea salad… trust me, you can wrap it up. The options for weekday lunches are endless! And often, with a little inspiration and a few staple ingredients, I can create a quick, simple meal that my family will love.

Today’s lunchtime inspiration was derived from leftover grilled chicken breast. Normally, I’d throw the chopped breast in a soup or salad, but today I decided on a Grilled Chicken Wrap with Lemon-Basil Aioli. 

(Hint: It was phenomenal.)

INGREDIENTS

2 Dempster’s 10-inch Tortillas
1 cup grilled chicken breast strips
1 cup baby romaine lettuce leaves
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
pinch red pepper flakes

1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp freshly squezed lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Mix the mayonnaise, basil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Spread generously over the tortilla. Layer the lettuce, chicken and cheese, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Wrap it up! Serves 2. 

The wrap has a distinct Italian flavour and is chock-full of fresh, vibrant ingredients – but really, you can use whatever you have in your fridge or pantry. And that’s the beauty of Dempster’s Tortillas: you can wrap up ordinary ingredients and make them extraordinary. Dempster’s Tortillas have a Fresh Taste Guarantee, so you’ll always sink your teeth into the softest, freshest tasting wrap.

Visit Dempster’s on Facebook for delicious lunchtime meal ideas and inspiration.

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  1. Allie

    March 18, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    So just let me know when lunch time is at your house i’ll be there!!!! :)

    • Lena

      March 18, 2014 at 3:41 pm

      Hahaha! 12:30pm is usually a good bet :)

  2. Anne Taylor

    March 18, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    I was going to skip lunch today, but now, I’m hungry! Thanks for the recipe!

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:27 am

      You’re welcome Anne!

  3. Lynda Cook

    March 19, 2014 at 6:38 am

    I love wraps, like you said you can wrap just about anything. I also like putting my wraps in my George Foreman grill sometimes just for a toasty crunch to my wrap and the wonderful melted cheese…mmmm

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:31 am

      Mmm… the George Foreman grill is perfect for toasting wraps!

  4. Rick F

    March 19, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Wraps are fun. That looks really good.

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:31 am

      Thanks Rick!

  5. Marissa

    March 19, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Is it lunch time yet? I’m hungry already….this wrap looks soooooooooooo good! I have to make it for lunch today! Thanks for the recipe Lena.

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:34 am

      You’re welcome Marissa – enjoy!

  6. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    March 19, 2014 at 10:25 am

    yummy, I have leftover chicken whoop! basil oh my fav herb.

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:35 am

      Nice! Enjoy Chandra!

  7. Flora M

    March 19, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    I would rather a wrap than 2 slices of bread for a sandwich (the bread is just so filling, but it does have it’s place – like French toast or Bread Pudding LOL)
    I will sometimes even use the leftover soft tacos (from the kits) as wraps if I don’t have any tortillas around ;)

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:37 am

      Oh yum – I never thought to use soft tacos, but it would be just as delicious!

  8. Debbie W

    March 19, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I love these ideas. They give me ideas for packing my lunches (I work 12 hour shifts so good, satisfying meals are important)

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:37 am

      A good, satisfying lunch is always a good thing. Enjoy!

  9. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    March 19, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    Love wraps and love the sound of this recipe, definitely going on my to try list!!!

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:38 am

      Perfect! Let me know what you think Judy!

  10. Teresa Claire

    March 19, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    I love wraps and didn’t even think to use left overs in them…this looks like a healthy meal to me. I love chicken and often find myself stuck for ideas.

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:38 am

      Hope you try this Teresa – my husband said it’s the best wrap I’ve made! LOL

  11. Victoria Ess

    March 20, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Dempsters wraps are so delicious! I love making ‘breakfast wraps’ by wrapping up scrambled eggs with salsa.

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:39 am

      Mmm… sounds divine Victoria! It’s breakfast time for me, so now you’ve got me thinking!

  12. Jo-Anne Pfoh

    March 21, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    wow now this is something new i can do with my dempsters wraps thanks

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:39 am

      You’re welcome Jo-Anne – enjoy!

  13. Stephanie LaPlante

    March 25, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I love trying new wraps. This one sounds particularly delicious.

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks Stephanie, enjoy!

  14. BobbiJo Pentney

    April 4, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Thanks for the great idea this looks so yummy.

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 8:34 am

      You’re welcome BobbiJo!

  15. Susan T.

    April 13, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    I love wraps for leftovers. I’m stealing your aioli recipe!

    • Lena

      May 4, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      Please do!

  16. Rick F

    April 30, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try to make Aioli.

    • Lena

      May 4, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      So simple Rick!

  17. Treen Goodwin

    May 24, 2014 at 11:16 am

    Oh yummy i so love wraps . i will be trying this one as well , thanks for sharing :)

  18. Debbie White Beattie

    June 26, 2018 at 2:23 am

    I love almost anything (except avocado which I hate) in a wrap and your recipe is easy and delicious I bet

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