Bold & Spicy: Cookout Cajun Wrap You’ll Love in Just 20 Minutes

Vanilla milkshake with blueberry and caramel is the next level treat for my taste buds. I like Cookout milkshakes paired with Cajun wrap. Milkshakes with the sweet and savory items seems a perfect meal combo. Cajun wrap’s combination with vanilla milkshake, either from the regional chain like Cookout or recreating at home, is the best culinary combo. 

Cajun wrap is a perfect blend of creaminess, spices and sweetness. This is a perfect combination of a southern authentic culinary taste. So collect the ingredients, fire up your skillet and recreate this amazing wrap right from your kitchen. 

Cookout Cajun Wrap

Recreating them at home is a relaxing, enjoyable and pleasureful moment with friends and family. Note down the ingredients to gather them on your kitchen cabinet for preparing the delicious wrap within 20 mins. 

Ingredients

Chicken marination

Boneless Chicken Thighs/breasts2 pieces
Cajun seasoning1 tbsp (homemade or store-bought)
Smoked Paprika½ tsp
Garlic powder½ tsp
Salt(to taste)
Black Pepper(to taste)
Olive Oil/ butter1 tbsp (for cooking)
Salt & pepper to taste1 tbsp olive oil or butter for cooking

For the Wrap

  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • ¼ cup shredded lettuce
  • ¼ cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or ranch dressing (optional)
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese (optional)

Recipe

Preparing Chicken

  • Dry chicken pieces from both sides to marinate it properly from both sides with Cajun seasoning.
  • Add paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to coat chicken breast well enough from each side.
  • Heat the skillet over medium heat to cook chicken.
  • Put chicken on the skillet for 5-6 mins per side until they are nicely cooked from both sides. 
  • When it is cooked thoroughly from each side and soft enough, remove it from the heat.
  • Cut this cooked chicken in thin slices.

Assembling Cajun Wrap

  • Take tortilla wraps, and warm it from both sides slightly to make them pliable
  • Take mayonnaise or ranch sauce, and spread a thin layer in the middle of each tortilla wrap. 
  • Add shredded lettuce, cheese (if using), sliced chicken and dried tomatoes. 
  • Fold them from each side, and roll into a snug wrap. 
  • Wrap is ready, but toast it in a skillet for at-least 2-3 mins to add further crisp. 


Cajun wrap is ready to serve with fries, baked potato wedges. This high-protein snack is best for dinners and lunches. Make it more spicy in case you enjoy spicier food using jalapenos and hot sauce. To add brunch vibes, you can also try this Cajun wrap with scrambled eggs and avocado. 

Prepare it to enjoy with friends and family.

Nutritional Facts

Recreating Cookout style Cajun wrap will have at least a balanced fast-food style meal. Enjoy their bold flavors while remaining calories would be around 500 calories. Here is the breakdown of its nutrients per serving:

Cajun Wrap nutrients

Calories 350 Kcal
Protein22 g
Fat15 g
Carbohydrates25 g
Fiber2 g
Sodium800-1000 mg

Cajun wrap is a flavorful meal with approximately 350 Kcal per serving. In case you are watching calorie-intake, take it in moderation. It has 25 g carbohydrates, which seems like a good source of energy . The sodium is a little bit higher in between 800-1000 mg so eat this wrap in moderation if you’re mindful of salt.

Overall, it is so good for a balanced diet. It offers a tasty way to get protein and energy without overconsuming calories. 

Allergen 

IngredientPotential Allergen
Flour tortillaGluten, Wheat
Chicken seasoningNone (usually)

Double check the ingredients on the label, and balance the nutrients especially when using sauces and seasonings. You can use gluten-free wraps if required or you have gluten-insensitivity. 

Check the spices blends for additives or use dairy-free alternatives in case of lactose intolerance.

Conclusion

Following all the recipes, recreate the Cajun wrap to enjoy with anything you like. Enjoy with blueberry-caramel vanilla milkshake. This meal is the best combination to enjoy at a roadside drive-thru.

If guests come to your home without informing you, don’t worry. Instantly make this Cookout style’s Cajun wrap and serve them they will be happy with your taste and hospitality. 

Banana Berry milkshake can be the best combo with this wrap to savour your taste buds with spicy, creamy and sweet flavors. 

FAQs

Yes, prepare its chicken, sauces and other optional fillings in advance but assemble them on time and fresh. If stored tightly wrapped in a foil can be stored for a day in the fridge, but better to assemble fresh.

You can use the plant-based chicken strips, dairy-free cheese and vegan mayo to make this recipe vegan.

This is a recreation of the popular Cookout Cajun Wraps recipe which you can enjoy at the comfort of your homes. 

To prepare the Cajun seasoning from scratch, combine 1 tsp of paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder and onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Then, store it in the spice jar for future use. 

Cajun seasonings have black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, onion and garlic powder. Different flavors are maintained mixing salt, pepper, cumin and mustard powder. 

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