Description
These Chilli Chicken Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful meal combining tender, spiced chicken thighs with fresh herbs, tangy chutney, and cooling yogurt, all wrapped in warm roti bread. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying lunch or dinner, they bring a fusion of Indian-inspired spices and easy wrap assembly for a delicious handheld dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Spice Mix
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3cm piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 red chilli, thinly sliced into rings
- juice of ½ lemon
Wrap Assembly
- 4 roti, warmed
- ½ small red onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp mango chutney or lime pickle
- 4 handfuls mint or coriander
- 4 tbsp yogurt
Instructions
- Heat and Brown Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides, then remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add the sliced onion, chopped garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Cook Chicken with Spices: Increase the heat to high and return the browned chicken to the pan. Add ground cumin, garam masala, tomato purée, sliced red chilli, and lemon juice. Season well with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Assemble Wraps: Divide the cooked chicken evenly among the warmed rotis. Top each with chopped red onion, mango chutney (or lime pickle), fresh mint or coriander leaves, and a spoonful of yogurt.
- Roll and Serve: Carefully roll up each roti to enclose the fillings. Serve immediately, accompanied by plenty of napkins to enjoy without mess.
Notes
- For extra heat, include seeds from the red chilli or use a hotter variety.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast if preferred, but thighs remain juicier.
- Warm the rotis briefly on a dry pan or microwave for easier rolling.
- Mint and coriander can be mixed or substituted depending on your herb preference.
- Mango chutney adds sweetness; lime pickle offers tang and spice—choose according to your taste.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker, creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Wraps
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: chilli chicken wraps, Indian chicken wraps, spicy chicken wraps, quick chicken wraps, easy wraps recipe, chicken roti wraps
