Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken breast - 500 grams (about 1 pound)
- Sweet chili sauce - 1/3 cup
- Honey - 2 tablespoons
- Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon (or more for a spicier taste)
- Fresh spinach leaves - 1 bunch
- Flour tortilla wraps - 8 pieces
- Shredded cheese or Monterey Jack cheese - 1/2 cup
- Salt and pepper - to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
[Level 3] - Moderate. Requires basic cooking skills and attention to detail.
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Add sweet chili sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes to the chicken, and mix well. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a tortilla in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make it more flexible.
- Place a few spinach leaves and some cheese at the bottom of the tortilla.
- Top with the marinated chicken pieces.
- Roll the tortilla up tightly and place in a baking dish. Repeat for all tortillas.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the tortilla starts to crisp up.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on the given ingredients)
- Calories: Each wrap provides approximately 400-500 calories.
- Fat: 15-20 grams of fat (including saturated fat).
- Carbohydrates: Depends on the amount of cheese used and the type of tortilla wrap.
- Protein: Depending on the chicken content, around 30 grams of protein.
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and spicy flavor combination that is popular in American cuisine.
- Uses easily available ingredients in supermarkets in the United States.
- Great as a quick meal or snack.
- Customizable by adding additional ingredients like avocados, olives, or even thinly sliced red onions for a more diverse flavor profile.
User Comments:
- "This dish was a hit with my family! The sweet and spicy flavors were perfect." - John Doe, Texas.
- "The wraps were delicious, especially the combination of sweet chili sauce and honey with the chicken." - Jane Smith, California.
- "I added some thinly sliced red onions to my wraps which gave them a great crunchy contrast to the chicken and cheese." - Mark Johnson, New York.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to season the chicken well with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your preference for spice level.
- The tortillas can be easily made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later use. Reheat before serving if desired.
