Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

boneless chicken breast

2 tbsp

olive oil

0.5 tsp

ground paprika

2 unit

garlic cloves

minced

1.5 tsp

fresh ginger

grated

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

1 pinch

cayenne

1 unit

bell pepper

seeded and sliced in strips

1 unit

onion

thinly sliced

1 unit

tomatoes

seeded and diced

4 unit

flat bread

0.5 cup

sour cream

0.13 cup

cilantro

finely chopped

1 unit

green onion

chopped

2 tsp

lime juice

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare cilantro cream sauce: Mix sour cream, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.

Step 2
~3 min

Warm flatbread: Heat each flatbread in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until warm and soft. Cover with foil and a kitchen towel to keep warm.

Step 3
~3 min

Prepare chicken: Pound chicken breasts to a uniform thickness.

Step 4
~3 min

Spice chicken: Combine ginger, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (optional). Drizzle olive oil on the chicken and rub with the spice mixture.

Step 5
~3 min

Cook chicken (grilling): Grill whole chicken breasts over medium heat until juices run clear. Slice into strips.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook chicken (sautéing): Alternatively, slice chicken breasts into strips and sauté until browned and thoroughly cooked. Add oil if needed.

Step 7
~3 min

Sauté vegetables: Add onions and bell peppers to the pan and cook until crisp-tender.

Step 8
~3 min

Assemble wraps: Spread cream sauce on a warm flatbread. Add chicken strips, peppers, onions, and tomato.

Step 9
~3 min

Garnish: Top with additional cream sauce, salt, pepper, or spices, and a squirt of lime juice if desired.

Step 10
~3 min

Serve: Fold in half or roll up like a wrap.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your desired level of spice.

Warm the flatbreads just before serving to maintain their softness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The cilantro cream sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Moderate
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of rice and beans.

Serve with a fresh salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mango Salsa
Black Bean Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Caribbean

Cultural Significance

Reflects Caribbean flavors and cooking techniques.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Barbecues

Occasion Tags

Summer
Lunch
Dinner
Party
Barbecue

Popularity Score

65/100

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