Description
Mexican-inspired chicken wraps bring zesty flavors and quick comfort to any mealtime. Tender spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy sauce create a perfect handheld lunch that delivers bold southwestern excitement for hungry eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Red chilli flakes, to taste
Fresh Vegetables and Accompaniments:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- 2–3 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard dressing
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Yogurt, for serving
- Mayonnaise, for serving
Instructions
- Infuse chicken slices with a robust blend of minced garlic, paprika, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Allow the marinade to permeate the meat for 10 minutes.
- Activate a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, drizzle with oil, and carefully sear the marinated chicken until thoroughly cooked and sporting a golden-brown exterior. Transfer the chicken to a separate plate.
- Craft a vibrant salad medley by combining crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and refreshing cucumber slices. Gently toss the ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- Render flour tortillas supple by briefly warming them in a dry pan or microwave for a few seconds.
- Generously spread honey mustard dressing across each tortilla’s surface.
- Strategically layer cooked chicken slices onto the dressed tortillas, followed by the meticulously prepared salad mixture.
- Sprinkle red chilli flakes over the filling, calibrating the heat intensity to personal preference.
- Enhance the flavor profile by squeezing fresh lemon juice across the wrap’s interior. Optional: introduce a creamy dimension with a dollop of yogurt and a smear of mayonnaise.
- Execute a precise rolling technique, transforming the loaded tortillas into compact wraps.
- Slice the wraps diagonally or present them whole, depending on serving style.
- Serve the chicken wraps immediately, inviting an explosion of flavors with each bite.
Notes
- Spice up your chicken with a vibrant marinade that infuses deep, bold flavors into every tender bite.
- Customize this wrap with personal touches like extra heat from chilli flakes or cooling yogurt for a perfect balance.
- Transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal happens in just minutes with these easy-to-follow steps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg