Flavorful Portuguese-inspired chicken wraps with spicy chilli sauce, melted gouda cheese, and fresh lettuce in warm pita bread. Served with crispy fries for a satisfying meal.
portuguese
fusion
mediterranean
Nutrition
Provides high protein from chicken and moderate calories with significant sodium from processed ingredients and condiments.
| Calories | 660 kcal |
| Energy | 2763 kJ |
| Protein | 39 g |
| Total Fat | 36 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22 g |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 960 mg |
*per serving
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
Portuguese-style Chilli Chicken Wrap
Simple Home Edit (Nicole)
4
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
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Ingredients
sliced horizontally to make thin schnitzels about 5 mm–1 cm (1/4–1/2 inch) thick
Italian chilli paste, sambal oelek
to taste
to taste
or any wraps you prefer, see note 1
can be substituted with any melty cheese, see note 2, or left off completely for a dairy-free option, but ensure the mayo you use is also dairy-free
optional
Equipment
Large heavy-based frying pan
Small bowl
Air fryer
Barbecue grill
Microwave
Instructions
1
Marinate the chicken
2
– In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat.
600 g Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts sliced horizontally to make thin schnitzels about 5 mm–1 cm (1/4–1/2 inch) thick1 tsp Sweet Paprika 0.5 tsp Onion Powder 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Sea Salt Flakes 0.5 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper 2 tbsp Olive Oil
3
Cook the chicken
4
–Stovetop: Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through.Air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Cook in a single layer for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway.Barbecue: Cook for 2–3 minutes per side over medium–high heat.
5
Make the chilli sauce
6
– Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir well to combine.
125 g Chilli Paste Italian chilli paste, sambal oelek1 tbsp Lemon Juice 0.5 tsp Freshly Minced Garlic 0.5 tsp Freshly Minced Ginger 0.5 tsp Caster (superfine) Sugar Sea Salt Flakes to tasteFreshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste60 ml Olive Oil
7
Assemble
8
– Warm the wraps in a dry frying pan or in the microwave for a few seconds. Place a dollop of mayonnaise on each wrap followed by a slice of gouda. Top with the hot chicken to melt the cheese slightly. Add the shredded lettuce, a generous drizzle of the chilli sauce and some extra mayo. Roll up and serve immediately with fries on the side, if desired.
4 Pita Bread Wraps or any wraps you prefer, see note 190 g Whole-egg Mayonnaise 4 Slices Gouda can be substituted with any melty cheese, see note 2, or left off completely for a dairy-free option, but ensure the mayo you use is also dairy-free140 g Finely Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Air-fryer Chips (fries), Oven Fries Or Freezer Fries optional
Portuguese-style Chilli Chicken Wrap
Simple Home Edit (Nicole)
4
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
Flavorful Portuguese-inspired chicken wraps with spicy chilli sauce, melted gouda cheese, and fresh lettuce in warm pita bread. Served with crispy fries for a satisfying meal.
portuguese
fusion
mediterranean
Save this recipe to your personal collection, manage your grocery lists and access the step-by-step cooking assistant with the Tasty Bites app.
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Ingredients
sliced horizontally to make thin schnitzels about 5 mm–1 cm (1/4–1/2 inch) thick
Italian chilli paste, sambal oelek
to taste
to taste
or any wraps you prefer, see note 1
can be substituted with any melty cheese, see note 2, or left off completely for a dairy-free option, but ensure the mayo you use is also dairy-free
optional
Equipment
Large heavy-based frying pan
Small bowl
Air fryer
Barbecue grill
Microwave
Instructions
1
Marinate the chicken
2
– In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat.
600 g Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts sliced horizontally to make thin schnitzels about 5 mm–1 cm (1/4–1/2 inch) thick1 tsp Sweet Paprika 0.5 tsp Onion Powder 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Sea Salt Flakes 0.5 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper 2 tbsp Olive Oil
3
Cook the chicken
4
–Stovetop: Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through.Air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Cook in a single layer for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway.Barbecue: Cook for 2–3 minutes per side over medium–high heat.
5
Make the chilli sauce
6
– Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir well to combine.
125 g Chilli Paste Italian chilli paste, sambal oelek1 tbsp Lemon Juice 0.5 tsp Freshly Minced Garlic 0.5 tsp Freshly Minced Ginger 0.5 tsp Caster (superfine) Sugar Sea Salt Flakes to tasteFreshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste60 ml Olive Oil
7
Assemble
8
– Warm the wraps in a dry frying pan or in the microwave for a few seconds. Place a dollop of mayonnaise on each wrap followed by a slice of gouda. Top with the hot chicken to melt the cheese slightly. Add the shredded lettuce, a generous drizzle of the chilli sauce and some extra mayo. Roll up and serve immediately with fries on the side, if desired.
4 Pita Bread Wraps or any wraps you prefer, see note 190 g Whole-egg Mayonnaise 4 Slices Gouda can be substituted with any melty cheese, see note 2, or left off completely for a dairy-free option, but ensure the mayo you use is also dairy-free140 g Finely Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Air-fryer Chips (fries), Oven Fries Or Freezer Fries optional
Nutrition
Provides high protein from chicken and moderate calories with significant sodium from processed ingredients and condiments.
| Calories | 660 kcal |
| Energy | 2763 kJ |
| Protein | 39 g |
| Total Fat | 36 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22 g |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 960 mg |
*per serving
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
