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Tag: chicken wrap

  • Chicken Fajita Wraps: Sizzle, Wrap, Crunch, Repeat

    Chicken Fajita Wraps: Sizzle, Wrap, Crunch, Repeat

    Fajitas are fun. Wraps are portable. This is both.

    Sizzling chicken strips, charred peppers and onions, warm tortillas, cool sour cream. 20 minutes. One skillet. No tortilla skills required. Just roll and eat.

    Ingredients

    Serves 4.

    • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips
    • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
    • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
    • Fresh cilantro or lime wedges

    Fajita Seasoning:

    • 1 tbsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1: Season the Chicken

    1. Toss chicken strips with fajita seasoning until coated.

    Step 2: Cook the Chicken

    1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    2. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove.

    Step 3: Cook the Veggies

    1. Add remaining oil to skillet. Add peppers and onion.
    2. Cook 3-4 minutes until charred but still crisp.
    3. Return chicken to skillet. Toss to combine.

    Step 4: Warm the Tortillas

    1. Microwave tortillas for 10-15 seconds until pliable.

    Step 5: Assemble Wraps

    1. Spread sour cream down the center of each tortilla.
    2. Add chicken and pepper mixture, avocado slices, and cilantro.
    3. Squeeze lime. Roll tightly. Cut in half.

    Step 6: Serve

    1. Eat immediately. Napkins recommended.

    Summary

    Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 20-25 minutes

    Yield: 4 wraps

    Difficulty: Easy

    Storage Notes

    Fridge:

    Store chicken and peppers separately from tortillas for 4 days.

    Reheat:

    Skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Microwave works too.

    Pro Tip:

    Make extra fajita seasoning. Keeps for months. Use on steak, shrimp, or veggies.

  • Chicken Shawarma Wraps: Street Cart Magic at Home

    Chicken Shawarma Wraps: Street Cart Magic at Home

    Shawarma is the king of street food. This wrap is the crown.

    Spiced, seared chicken. Tangy garlic sauce. Pickled turnips or cucumbers. Fresh parsley. All tucked into warm pita. 30 minutes. Better than the cart. Cheaper too.

    Ingredients

    Serves 4.

    • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
    • 4 large pitas or flatbreads
    • 1 tomato, diced
    • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
    • ½ cup pickled turnips or cucumbers
    • Fresh parsley or cilantro

    For the Shawarma Spice Blend:

    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • ½ tsp turmeric
    • ½ tsp coriander
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice

    For the Garlic Sauce (Toum):

    • ¼ cup mayo
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

    1. Mix all spice blend ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken, toss to coat.
    2. Let sit 10 minutes (or up to 8 hours in fridge).

    Step 2: Make Garlic Sauce

    1. Whisk mayo, garlic, lemon juice, and yogurt until smooth. Set aside.

    Step 3: Cook the Chicken

    1. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
    2. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
    3. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.

    Step 4: Warm the Pita

    1. Warm pitas in a dry skillet or microwave for 15 seconds.

    Step 5: Assemble Wraps

    1. Spread garlic sauce on each pita.
    2. Add sliced chicken, tomato, onion, pickled veggies, and parsley.
    3. Roll tightly. Wrap in foil if taking on the go.

    Step 6: Serve

    1. Eat immediately. Napkins recommended. Happiness guaranteed.

    Summary

    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 10-15 minutes | Total Time: 25-30 minutes

    Yield: 4 wraps

    Difficulty: Easy

    Storage Notes

    Fridge:

    Store chicken separately for 4 days. Assemble wraps fresh for best texture.

    Reheat Chicken:

    Skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Microwave works too.

    Pro Tip:

    Can’t find pickled turnips? Use quick-pickled red onions or cucumbers instead.