These Tandoori Spicy Chicken Wraps are a fresh, delicious, and easy dinner that delivers bold flavor in a convenient handheld package! Juicy, seasoned chicken is wrapped in a soft tortilla and filled with vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce for a balanced meal that’s both satisfying and kid-friendly.
Why do families love these chicken wraps?
Tandoori refers to the traditional Indian style of cooking where meat or vegetables are marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices, then cooked over high heat – originally in a clay oven called a tandoori. oven. Marinades typically include spices such as cumin, paprika, garlic, ginger and turmeric, which give tandoori dishes their distinctive hot, smoky and slightly spicy flavour. While traditional tandoori cooking uses a tandoor oven, you can easily recreate those bold flavors at home using a grill, oven or pan. This recipe packs big flavor in a simple, accessible way.
- Quick and easy to make
- Rich in protein and vegetables
- Customizable for kids
- Perfect for hand-held meals
- Great for leftovers and meal prep
The mild tandoori spices add heat without being too spicy, making them perfect for kids.
Tips for the Best Chicken Wraps:
- Use chicken thighs For extra juice.
- Don’t skip marinating—it adds flavor and tenderness.
- Warm the flatbread slightly for easier wrapping.
- Squeeze excess water from cucumbers for thicker tzatziki.
Easy Variations:
These wraps are easy to customize for your family.
make it light
- For sensitive eaters, reduce the spices a bit.
Make it dairy-free
- Use dairy-free yogurt and avoid cheese.
add more vegetables
- cucumber slices
- Capsicum
- avocado
Make it low-carb
- Use lettuce wraps instead of flatbread.
Tips to get ahead
- Marinate the chicken till 24 hours ahead
- Prepare the vegetables and tzatziki in advance
- refrigerate cooked chicken 3-4 days
Great lunch for meal prep!
Kid Friendly Tips
- Let the kids make their own covers
- Serve fillings separately for picky eaters
- Cut wraps into smaller pieces for easier handling
Handmade food helps children feel more excited about eating.
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Tandoori Spicy Chicken Wraps
Tandoori Spicy Chicken Wraps are filled with juicy chicken, fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki. Easy, delicious and perfect for the weekend!
Servings: 4
stuffing wrap
- 4-6 flour tortilla or flatbread
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
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Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice and spices in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
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Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
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Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Lay out the flatbread and top with spinach, tandoori chicken strips, shredded carrots, grated cheese and a drizzle of tzatziki sauce.
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Fold the edges and roll tightly like a wrap. Serve immediately.
