- Why does the tortilla break when rolling?
- Because it is cold and dry. Definitely warm it through for 10 seconds in a microwave or dry pan before use so the fat in it softens and the dough becomes flexible.
- Sauce leaks out, what to do?
- Don't take sauce to the edge of the dough! Leave a 2-3 cm rim empty, and fold the bottom up when rolling.
Grilled chicken wrap
The wrap is the gastronomic answer to the modern, rushing lifestyle: a complete lunch in one hand. The secret to success lies in the play of temperatures and textures: warm, spicy meat meeting cold, crunchy vegetables and creamy sauce. Although it seems simple, proper layering and wrapping technique distinguish a disintegrating disaster from a tight, biteable experience.
Ingredients
400
g
Chicken breast fillet
4
pcs
Tortilla wraps (wheat or wholemeal)
100
g
Iceberg lettuce or Romaine lettuce
2
pcs
Tomatoes
1
pcs
Cucumber
100
g
Grated cheese (e.g. Cheddar or Gouda)
3
tbsp
Mayonnaise
1
tsp
Mustard
2
tbsp
Olive oil
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Ground black pepper
1
tsp
Roast chicken spice mix or paprika
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Equipment Needed
- Frying pan for cooking meat
- Chopping board and knife
- Plate for heating tortilla (or microwave)
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Mustard
Instructions
1
✓
Cut chicken breast into strips, toss with oil, salt, pepper, and spice mix. Fry in pan on medium-high heat until golden brown (approx. 6-8 minutes).
Tip: Don't move meat continuously! Let it cook for 1-2 minutes to get a crust (Maillard reaction), so it stays juicy inside.
2
✓
Meanwhile, cut lettuce into strips, tomato and cucumber into cubes. Mix mayonnaise with mustard.
Tip: It's worth cutting out the tomato's seedy middle so it doesn't soak the tortilla.
3
✓
Warm tortilla wraps one by one (dry pan 10 sec per side, or microwave).
Tip: Heating activates oils in the dough, making it more pliable so it doesn't break when rolling.
4
✓
Pile lettuce in centre of wrap, vegetables on top, then warm meat and cheese. Drizzle with sauce.
Tip: Sprinkling cheese on warm meat melts it slightly, adding extra flavour and texture.
5
✓
Fold bottom of tortilla over filling, then fold in two sides, and roll up tight.
Tip: Tight rolling keeps the wrap together whilst eating.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 400 g Chicken breast fillet
- 4 pcs Tortilla wraps (wheat or wholemeal)
- 100 g Iceberg lettuce or Romaine lettuce
- 2 pcs Tomatoes
- 1 pcs Cucumber
- 100 g Grated cheese (e.g. Cheddar or Gouda)
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Roast chicken spice mix or paprika