Healthy chicken wraps

Name: Healthy Chicken Wraps
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 Chicken breasts cubed; 2 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 2 tsp Honey; Pinch of sea salt and pepper; 1 tbsp Olive oil; Pack of shop bought wraps; Lettuce leaves optional; Extra lime wedges and fresh coriander leaves to serve; 2 tins of your choice of beans ((Borlotti, kidney, black bean, haricot, mixed beans)); 1 tin of sweetcorn; 2 tsp cider vinegar; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 lime juiced; 2 tsp dijon mustard; Pinch of sea salt and pepper; 30 g freshly chopped coriander leaves

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Healthy chicken wraps with paprika chicken and Mexican style side dishes. In this recipe find out how to make these easy and chicken wraps and the best way to season the chicken. Also get the recipes for easy homemade guacamole and mixed bean salad, which can be added to the chicken wraps or served as side dishes.

three chicken wraps presented on a long slim board with a bowl of guacamole and a squeezed lime

These easy chicken wraps with Mexican style side dishes are great for a healthy mid week meal. They are quick to make and full of flavour. The wraps are filled with lightly seasoned paprika chicken and lettuce, with the option to add in a delicious three bean salad and simple guacamole recipe. You don't even have to make up the chicken wraps until you're sat at the table. Just serve up the paprika chicken in a big bowl with all the extras at the side, then let everyone fill and make their own.

Ingredients

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To make these wraps for four people you will need the following:

4 Chicken breasts cubed (800g)
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tsp Ground coriander
2 tsp Honey
Pinch of sea salt and pepper
1 tbsp Olive oil
Pack of shop bought wraps
Lettuce leaves optional
Extra lime wedges and fresh coriander leaves to serve
Guacamole (homemade or shop bought)

Instructions

To make the paprika chicken

Place the cubed chicken into a mixing bowl. Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, honey, salt and pepper then mix until the chicken is fully coated.
Heat oil in a frying pan or wok. Add the seasoned chicken and stir fry for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
Place the wraps in the microwave for 30 seconds or low oven for 5 minute to slightly warm.
Then either make up the wraps or serve the chicken in a bowl in the centre of the table along with the wraps, lettuce, lime, coriander and guacamole. Then let everyone make up their own wraps.

How to wrap the chicken wraps

Lay out the wraps. Dollop on a couple of spoonfuls of guacamole and spread down the middle of each wrap. Leave a 2 inch gap at the bottom for folding over.
Place a few torn lettuce leaves over the top of the guacamole.
Next divide the cooked paprika chicken between the wraps, placing the chicken directly on top of the lettuce.
Then roll up the chicken wraps by folding up the bottom edge of the wrap, then bring the right side, then left side over. Secure with a cocktail stick if necessary.

Mixed bean salad

If you want to add some extra Mexican flare to your wraps then how about serving up with a delicious mixed bean salad. Add the bean salad to your wrap or serve up as a light and healthy side dish. For the three bean salad you will need the following:

Ingredients:

2 tins of your choice of beans (Borlotti, kidney, black bean, haricot, mixed beans)
1 tin of sweetcorn
2 tsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 tsp Dijon mustard
Pinch of sea salt and pepper
30g freshly chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

Drain the tinned beans and sweetcorn into a sieve then rinse well with tap water. Transfer the beans and sweetcorn to a mixing bowl.
In a small mug or bowl mix together the cider vinegar, oil, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the beans and add the coriander leaves. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

three wraps with paprika chicken and a spoonful of guacamole next to them and the edge of a bowl of mixed bean salad just visible

Homemade guacamole

A bit of guacamole really adds to the flavour of these healthy chicken wraps. You can either use shop bought guacamole or if you have the time make up your own. Refreshing but creamy, this simple guacamole recipe is the perfect Mexican partner to this recipe. Made with creamy avocado, tomato and chilli. And it really does just take 5 minutes and theres no need for getting out a blender or anything like that.

For more recipes that use avocado have a look at my easy avocado recipes collection.

How to serve

My favourite thing about this recipe is that you can serve it up however you want. All the little extra can be served at the side or added to the wraps. Get your wraps fully loaded with guacamole, three bean salad, lettuce, fresh coriander and any other extras you fancy (fresh chillies, grated cheese, sour cream, red onions etc).

If you're extra hungry why not make burritos by adding rice! For burrito making inspiration have a look at Chicken tinga burritos and beef brisket burritos.

three wraps with chicken and lettuce viewed from above with half a lime squeezed at the side and small bowls of bean salad and guacamole above

Frequently asked questions

Can you make the wraps in advance

The wraps can be made and constructed the day before. Once made wrap each wrap tightly in cling film and store in the fridge. Alternatively you can can make up each component (paprika chicken, three bean salad, guacamole) and store separately in the fridge. The wraps can then be freshly put together when you're ready.

Can the chicken be seasoned differently?

Paprika chicken is just one of many seasoned chicken options. If you prefer just stir fry the chicken as it is for a plain option. Or other seasoning options: lemon juice and tarragon, garlic and rosemary, cumin and caraway, coriander and lime. Or why not try chicken with a jerk seasoning like in this jerk chicken tacos recipe

What else can I serve with the chicken wraps?

Other ingredients or side dishes that go well with this recipe include: rice, cheese, refried beans, black bean rice, tortilla chips, soured cream, hot sauce, jalapenos, salsa, bell peppers, red onions, beetroot hummus, satay sauce.

Is this recipe spicy?

This recipe is very mild in terms of spice. However if you would like to add more heat you could add a teaspoon of chilli powder when stir frying the paprika chicken. Alternatively add, chilli peppers, jalapeños, hot sauce or tabasco to the wraps.

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Healthy Chicken Wraps

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