The Mediterranean chicken wrap adapts flavors from the Levant to the rolled format popularized globally in the 90s. It combines hummus, feta and spicy chicken in a balanced fast meal. It is a favorite in offices and picnics for its portability and freshness.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean chicken wrap
Mediterranean chicken wrap from Spain: traditional recipe step by step, with chef tips and clear times.
- Spain
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- High fiber
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 420 kcal
- Protein 34 g
- Fiber 5 g
- Carbohydrates 36 g
- Fat 16 g
- Sodium 640 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Mediterranean chicken wrap is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 27 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 large wheat pancakes.
- Have ready: 400 g chicken breast.
- Have ready: 4 tablespoons of hummus.
- Have ready: Romaine lettuce.
- Have ready: Tomato diced.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Season chicken with paprika
Season chicken with paprika, oregano, salt and pepper; Sear on a griddle for 6 minutes per side. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Slice the chicken and drizzle with lemon and olive oil.
Slice the chicken and drizzle with lemon and olive oil.
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Heat pancakes for 30 seconds to make them flexible
Heat pancakes for 30 seconds to make them flexible.
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Spread hummus in the center and arrange lettuce
Spread hummus in the center and arrange lettuce, tomato and cucumber.
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Add chicken
Add chicken, olives and feta; roll up, pinching the edges.
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Cut in half diagonally and serve cold or warm.
Cut in half diagonally and serve cold or warm. Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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