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Chicken and Lettuce Wraps

Pikantne Breakfasts Takeaway Dishes 15 min Easy 15 wyświetleń ~34.37 PLN - (0)
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Description

A light, quick, and spring-inspired breakfast idea — wheat wraps with juicy chicken breast, crunchy lettuce, and fresh vegetables, served with a delicate yogurt-garlic sauce. A dish inspired by Polish cuisine, adapted for a morning meal: filling thanks to the meat and tortilla, yet still fresh due to the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Perfect for takeout to work or for a picnic; they can be cut in half and easily eaten by hand. Flavor: salty and slightly spicy from the paprika, fresh and creamy from the yogurt sauce, visually appealing with the green of the lettuce and the red of the tomato.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (12)

Servings:
4
  • Wheat tortilla 5.3 szt. (~240 g)
  • Chicken breast 400 g
  • Lettuce 150 g
  • Tomato 1.7 szt. (~200 g)
  • Cucumber 0.5 szt. (~150 g)
  • Natural yogurt 150 g
  • Garlic 2 ząbki (~10 g)
  • Rapeseed oil 15 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 0.1 szczypt (~4 g)
  • Black pepper 4 szczypty (~2 g)
  • Sweet paprika 5 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Avocado 0.5 szt. (~100 g)
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Preparation steps

Preparing the chicken

1

Prepare the chicken breast: place the meat on a cutting board and pat it dry with a paper towel. Remove any membranes and fat, then cut into strips about 1.5 cm wide (the length of the strips depends on the tortilla). Place the cut strips in a bowl.

Ingredients: Chicken breast
Use a sharp knife and a stable cutting board. Drying the meat helps achieve a nice crust when frying.
2

Season the meat: to the bowl with the chicken strips, add 2 pinches of salt, 2 pinches of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika (5 g), and 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil (15 g). Mix thoroughly by hand or with a whisk, ensuring that each strip is lightly coated with the spices.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, Salt, Black pepper, sweet paprika, Rapeseed oil
Use gloves or wash your hands after mixing. Stir so that the spices evenly coat the meat, but do not break the strips.

Frying the chicken

3

Heat the pan: place a 26-28 cm diameter pan over medium-high heat and wait 2-3 minutes until hot. If necessary, add 0.5 tablespoon of oil (7-8 g). Arrange the chicken strips in a single layer and fry for 3-4 minutes without moving them, so they can brown, then flip and fry for another 2-3 minutes. Check that the meat is not pink in the center — it should be white and juicy. If you have a thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 75°C.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, Rapeseed oil
Do not overcrowd the pan — fry in batches if necessary. Use a non-stick or cast iron skillet for the best browned crust.

Sauce

4

Prepare the yogurt-garlic sauce: transfer 150 g of natural yogurt to a small bowl, add 2 cloves of garlic (10 g) pressed through a garlic press or very finely chopped, add 1 pinch of salt (1 g) and 1 pinch of freshly ground pepper (1 g). Mix with a fork until smooth and taste — if necessary, season with additional salt or pepper.

Ingredients: Natural yogurt, Garlic, Salt, Black pepper
Use a small bowl and a fork or a small whisk. If the sauce is too intense, thin it out with 1-2 tablespoons of water or more yogurt.

Vegetables

5

Wash and prepare the vegetables: separate the lettuce leaves, rinse and dry them (preferably in a salad spinner or with paper towels). Slice the tomato into thin slices or wedges (about 5 mm thick), and slice the cucumber into thin slices lengthwise or into half-moons.

Ingredients: Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber
Drying the lettuce is key to prevent the wrap from being watery. Use a sharp knife to cut the tomato to avoid crushing the flesh.

Heating the tortillas

6

Heat the tortillas: preheat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm each tortilla for 20-30 seconds on each side until it becomes flexible and slightly warm. Do not brown for too long to avoid it becoming brittle. Alternatively, heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, covered with a damp towel.

Ingredients: Wheat tortilla
Lightly warmed tortillas are easier to roll without cracking. Be careful not to burn them — small bubbles are a sign of readiness.

Assembling the wraps

7

Assembling the wrap: place the heated tortilla on a board. Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of yogurt sauce in the center. On top of the sauce, add a layer of lettuce (about a handful), a few slices of tomato and cucumber, then place a few strips of fried chicken. If you are using avocado (optional), slice it thinly and add it on top. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up tightly from the bottom so the filling doesn't fall out.

Ingredients: Wheat tortilla, Natural yogurt, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Chicken breast, Avocado
Fold with a firm motion and do not overfill the tortilla — it's better to make two smaller wraps than one overflowing one. If you plan to take the wrap to go, first wrap it in parchment paper, then in foil.

Serving

8

Cut the wrap diagonally in half with a sharp knife and place it on a plate seam side down to prevent it from unraveling. Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm and the tortillas are flexible. For drinks, I suggest herbal tea, coffee, or fresh lemonade.

Ingredients: Wheat tortilla, Chicken breast, Lettuce
Cut the wrap with one decisive motion using a sharp knife to avoid squashing the filling. For aesthetics and convenience, serve with a piece of paper or parchment.

Fun Fact

💡

Wraps are a simplified form of classic wraps found in various cuisines around the world — in Poland, they have gained popularity as a practical breakfast on the go. The combination of yogurt and garlic resembles local sauces, but in a lighter, less fatty version.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the wraps warm, immediately after preparation. You can add fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or dill) to the sauce for flavor. For a heartier version, add a slice of cheese or a few tablespoons of millet as a base.

🥡 Storage

Wraps are best eaten immediately. If there are leftovers, store them wrapped in parchment paper and foil in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When reheating, unwrap the foil and heat in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 160°C or in a pan for 1-2 minutes on each side; avoid the microwave, which will make the tortilla soggy.

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