Curried Chicken Wraps
This recipe creates flavorful Curried Chicken Wraps featuring roasted chicken shredded and tossed in a rich, tangy curry-spiced mayonnaise dressing with celery, scallions, raisins, and cashews. After a crucial chilling period to meld flavors, the mixture is rolled into tortillas, offering a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Sheet Pan For roasting chicken
- 1 Food Processor For blending the dressing
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl For combining chicken and dressing
- 1 Chef's knife For chopping and shredding
- 1 Cutting Board For preparing ingredients
Ingredients
Main
- 3 split 1 1/2 whole chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup chutney recommended: Major Gray's
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 cup medium-diced celery 2 large stalks
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions white and green parts (2 scallions)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup whole roasted salted cashews, chopped
- 6 tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred the chicken in pieces.
- For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
- Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews to the chicken.
- Fill the center of each tortilla with the chicken mixture. Fold the 2 sides of the tortilla over the filling so that the sides overlap. Roll the tortilla from bottom to top, and cut in half diagonally.
Notes
For optimal tenderness, avoid overcooking the chicken; it should be just cooked through. Shredding, rather than dicing, yields a more rustic texture that integrates beautifully with the creamy dressing. Ensure the dressing is perfectly smooth by fully processing the ingredients. The chilling period is crucial for flavor integration – allow ample time. For the cashews, add them just before assembling the wraps to preserve their delightful crunch. Consider briefly warming the tortillas for increased flexibility, making them easier to roll without tearing. Adjust the curry powder and chutney to your preferred spice and sweetness levels.