Spicy Grilled Tropical Chicken Wraps Recipe

Name: Spicy Grilled Tropical Chicken Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup lemon juice; ⅓ cup orange juice or ⅓ cup pineapple juice, from crushed pineapple; 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 1 tablespoon chicken stock powder; 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; ¾ teaspoon ground oregano; ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 3 ounces cream cheese; ¼ cup unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, reserving juice for chicken; 1 -2 tablespoon chopped almonds (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon macadamia nuts (optional); 1 ⅓ cups water or 1 ⅓ cups organic low sodium chicken broth; ⅔ cup white rice; parsley, chopped fine; 4 large flour tortillas, warmed

Servings: persons

⅓ cup lemon juice
⅓ cup orange juice or ⅓ cup pineapple juice, from crushed pineapple
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 1 tablespoon chicken stock powder
1 teaspoon chicken stock powder
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon ground oregano
¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 ounces cream cheese
¼ cup unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, reserving juice for chicken
1 -2 tablespoon chopped almonds (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon macadamia nuts (optional)
1 ⅓ cups water or 1 ⅓ cups organic low sodium chicken broth
⅔ cup white rice
parsley, chopped fine
4 large flour tortillas, warmed

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large sealable plastic bag, (from lemon juice through & including the red pepper flakes).
2
Mix thoroughly and add chicken.
3
Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours.
4
Combine cream cheese and pineapple in a bowlwith the nuts, if using.
5
Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to use.
6
About 40 minutes before cooking chicken, bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan over high heat.
7
Stir in rice and salt to taste.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Immediately reduce heat to low.
10
Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
11
Set aside 10 minutes, fluff with a fork & add parsley.
12
Cover and keep warm.
13
Prepare grill or turn on broiler.
14
Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade.
15
Grill or broil chicken about 10 minutes, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade until cooked throughout.
16
Transfer to a cutting board and slice thinly across the grain.
17
Spread cream cheese mixture over center third of each tortilla.
18
Add a large spoonful of rice.
19
Top with sliced chicken breast.
20
Fold tortillas, enclosing mixture to make a packet.
21
Serve with a Pinot Blanc, or Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy thoroughly!

1104

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup lemon juice, ⅓ cup orange juice or ⅓ cup pineapple juice, from crushed pineapple, 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 1 tablespoon chicken stock powder, 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy Grilled Tropical Chicken Wraps falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Grilled Tropical Chicken Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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