Description
This wrap delivers bold, fiery Portuguese-inspired flavors with thin marinated chicken schnitzels, a spicy homemade chilli sauce, and creamy mayo—all tucked into a warm pita for a satisfying handheld meal.
Ingredients
600 g (1 lb 5 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 5 mm–1 cm schnitzels
1 tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt flakes
½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil (for marinating)
½ cup (125 g) chilli paste (e.g., Italian chilli paste or sambal oelek)
¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp freshly minced garlic
½ tsp freshly minced ginger
½ tsp caster (superfine) sugar
Sea salt flakes, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
4 pita wraps (or preferred wrap)
⅓ cup (90 g) whole-egg mayonnaise
4 slices gouda (or substitute)
2 cups (140 g) finely shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
- Cook the chicken:
Stovetop: Heat pan over medium–high. Cook chicken 2–3 min per side until golden and cooked through.
Air fryer: Preheat to 200 °C (400 °F). Cook schnitzels for 8–10 min, turning halfway.
Barbecue: Grill over medium–high heat for 2–3 min per side. - Make chilli sauce: Mix chilli paste, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble wraps: Warm pitas. Spread mayonnaise, add gouda slice, place hot chicken on top, then lettuce and chilli sauce. Add extra mayo if desired. Roll up and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap gouda for cheddar, pepper jack, or omit for dairy-free.
- Reduce chilli paste for a milder version.
- Use tortillas, naan, or gluten-free wraps if needed.
- Top with cucumber or pickled onions for crunch.
- Drizzle garlic aioli or tzatziki for extra flavor.
- Try pork fillets or tofu schnitzels as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Frying, or Air-Frying
- Cuisine: Portuguese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
