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20-Minute Crispy Chicken Tortilla

A simple weekday lunch combining seasoned chicken strips, fresh vegetables, and green tahini sauce in a golden, crispy wrap

Chicken tortillas

A satisfying midday meal doesn't require an endless shopping list or extensive kitchen time. This recipe delivers seasoned chicken strips paired with crisp vegetables and creamy green tahini sauce, all wrapped in a golden tortilla—and it's ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients for 2 servings:

2 large tortillas

300 grams chicken breast, sliced into strips

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Pinch of cumin

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Salt and black pepper

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 diced tomato

1 diced cucumber

Handful of lettuce or shredded cabbage

1/8 red onion

For the green tahini

3 tablespoons raw tahini;

Juice of half a lemon

2-3 tablespoons cold water

Handful of chopped parsley

Pinch of cumin

Salt to taste

Preparation:

  1. Season the chicken strips with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
  3. In a bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, parsley, and salt, gradually adding water until you achieve a creamy consistency.
  4. Layer each tortilla with vegetables, chicken strips, and a generous amount of green tahini.
  5. Fold the tortillas and transfer to a hot skillet for one to two minutes per side, until the tortilla turns golden and crispy.
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