Turmeric Chicken & Avocado Wraps

These Turmeric Chicken & Avocado Wraps are a flavor-packed lunch perfect for keeping inflammation at bay. Golden-yellow turmeric adds powerful anti-inflammatory properties to every bite, while hearty chickpeas step in with a boost of fiber and plant-based protein to keep you satisfied. We love this chicken salad rolled up in a whole-wheat tortilla, but you can enjoy it any way you want! It’s just as delicious served on a bed of greens with the sliced avocado on the side or scooped onto whole-grain crackers for a midafternoon snack. Take a look at our expert tips and tricks below to turn these simple turmeric chicken and avocado wraps into a go-to favorite you’ll want time and time again.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• Cooked chicken breast or thigh will work well here. You can cook it yourself or use a rotisserie chicken, but keep in mind that rotisserie chickens are often high in sodium. Be sure to remove any skin from the chicken to keep saturated fat in check.
• If you’re making the salad ahead, don’t cut into your avocado until you are ready to assemble the wrap. This step helps to minimize oxidation, which will brown the avocado. 
• Cilantro not your favorite fresh herb? Chopped parsley or chives can be used in its place.
• For the best flavor, toast nuts before using. Place nuts in a small dry skillet; heat over low, stirring constantly until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. 

Nutrition Notes

• Chicken is a complete source of protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids our bodies need to build muscle, bone, antibodies and more. Plus, it’s lean and low in saturated fat, so it’s also a win for heart health.
• Avocados are a surprisingly good source of fiber! Fiber helps your gut produce inflammation-fighting substances called short-chain fatty acids that nourish your gut to promote better digestive health.
• Walnuts are among a small handful of foods that deliver plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. That’s good news for your brain health! These hard-to-get fats have been linked to better memory and may reduce inflammation, which may lead to cognitive decline if unchecked.
• Turmeric may be best known as the colorful spice that gives curry powder its golden hue. But it’s also a powerful source of curcumin, an anti-inflammatory compound that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and ease symptoms of depression and arthritis.