Weber® Kick’N Chicken™ Touchdown Wraps
Chicken is an absolute staple at tailgates. Chicken wings, chicken dip, chicken chili…you name it! All of those are great selections, but what about trying a chicken WRAP for your next pre-game gathering? These Weber® Kick’N Chicken™ Touchdown Wraps feature a little bit of heat (from the Weber® Kick’N Chicken™ Seasoning), plus fun toppings like cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and a little Ranch dressing. Wrap them up and foil and serve burrito-style for extra tailgating convenience!
What to Serve at a Tailgate with Touchdown Wraps
Tailgate sides that go well with chicken wraps
- Loaded potato wedges — cheddar, bacon, green onions, sour cream on the side
- Pasta salad — Italian-style with peppers, olives, mozzarella, and salami
- Coleslaw — especially a tangy vinegar slaw to balance the wraps
- Chips + dips — tortilla chips with queso, guacamole, or buffalo chicken dip
- Corn on the cob or Mexican street corn — easy to prep ahead
- Pickle platter — dill pickles, spicy pickles, and pickled onions
- Fruit tray — grapes, watermelon, berries, and pineapple for something fresh
- Pretzel bites — with beer cheese or honey mustard
- Deviled eggs — classic tailgate food and easy to make ahead
A fun spread
If you want it to feel like a really good tailgate, try:
Chicken wraps + loaded potato wedges + tangy coleslaw + chips & queso + pickle tray + fruit platter + brownies/cookies.
For drinks, keep it simple with beer, canned cocktails, lemonade/iced tea, and plenty of water.
Tips for Making the Perfect Wrap
The key is don’t overfill it and fold the sides in before rolling.
How to roll a chicken wrap like a burrito
- Warm the tortilla for about 10–15 seconds in the microwave. This makes it flexible and less likely to tear.
- Place the filling slightly below the center.
Put your chicken, lettuce, cheese, sauce, etc. in a horizontal line, leaving about 2 inches of space on each side. - Fold in the sides.
Bring the left and right edges toward the center, over the ends of the filling. - Fold the bottom up.
Bring the bottom edge of the tortilla up and over the filling. Tuck it tightly underneath the filling with your fingers. - Roll forward.
Keeping the sides tucked in, continue rolling the wrap away from you, applying gentle pressure as you go. - Place it seam-side down.
Let it sit for a minute before cutting, which helps it stay sealed.
The trick
Think:
Sides in → bottom up → tuck → roll
For a tailgate, you can also wrap each finished chicken wrap tightly in parchment or foil, then cut them in half on a diagonal. That makes them much easier to grab and eat.
Weber® Kick'N Chicken™ Touchdown Wraps
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Weber® Kick'N Chicken™ Seasoning, as desired
- 8 Burrito-size flour tortillas
- 16 Romaine lettuce leaves
- 3/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 2 Plum tomatoes
- 1 Ripe avocado
- 8 oz Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with Weber® Kick'N Chicken™ Seasoning.
- Once the grill is hot, grill the chicken pieces for 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Move the chicken to a cutting board and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes. Once the chicken has cooled, chop into ½- inch cubes.
- Trim the romaine lettuce leaves to be approximately 3 inches shorter than the flour tortillas. Chopped the tomatoes and avocados into ½-inch cubes.
- To Assemble: Lay a tortilla on a cutting board. (If the tortillas are not pliable, briefly warm them in the microwave for 5-10 seconds.) Place 2 trimmed lettuce leaves per tortilla, side by side. Drizzle about 1-½ tablespoons of Ranch dressing on the lettuce. Arrange approximately 1/4 cup of chopped chicken down the length of one lettuce leaf. Then place 2 tablespoons of diced tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of diced avocado over the lettuce leaves. Sprinkle 1 ounce of shredded cheese over the top of the tomatoes and avocados. (Note - you can also sprinkle a little extra Weber® Kick'N Chicken™ Seasoning on the wrap for an additional kick!)
- To Roll the Wrap: Fold the ends of the tortilla over the short ends of the lettuce leaves. Then starting on one long edge, roll the wrap like a burrito, tucking in the ends as you roll. The final product should be one equally portioned cylinder with the ends completely tucked inward. Repeat with the other wraps. Cut each wrap down the center, at an angle. Wrap the wrap in foil for extra convenience!
