Crispy Grilled Cashew Chicken Wraps with Mandarin Citrus
Experience a fresh twist on summer lunches with these Crispy Grilled Cashew Chicken Wraps. The combination of grilled wraps and a creamy, flavorful chicken filling makes for a satisfying meal that bursts with flavor. Each bite is a delightful mix of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and zesty mandarin oranges, all enveloped in a warm, crisp wrap. Perfect for picnics or light dinners, these wraps can be prepared ahead of time and grilled at the moment of serving, ensuring a deliciously fresh taste.
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Rhodes frozen dinner rolls
6 (thawed to room temperature)
Shredded cooked chicken
3-4 cups (fully cooked and shredded)
Mayonnaise
1/2 cup
Rice vinegar
2 teaspoons
Sugar
2 teaspoons
Sesame oil
1 teaspoon
Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon
Cashews
1/4-1/2 cup (chopped or roughly broken)
Sliced green onions
3 tablespoons (chopped)
Mandarin orange
1/2 cup (divided, with half mixed in and half for garnish)
Red cabbage
1/4 cup (finely chopped)
Salt
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Instructions
1
Begin by spraying your workspace lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2
Take each thawed dinner roll and gently roll it out into an 8-inch circle, ensuring even thickness.
3
Cover the flattened rolls with plastic wrap and allow them to rest for about 20 minutes, which will help them rise slightly.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and Dijon mustard. Stir until well blended.
5
Gently fold in the cashews, sliced green onions, half of the mandarin oranges, and finely chopped red cabbage until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
After the resting period, remove the plastic wrap from the flattened rolls. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil for added flavor.
7
Preheat your grill to medium heat, ensuring it is hot enough for a nice sear. Place the brushed wraps on the grill and cook for about 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8
Once grilled, remove the wraps and allow them to cool slightly before handling.
9
Divide the prepared chicken mixture evenly among the grilled wraps, and top with the remaining mandarin oranges for a refreshing finish.
10
Roll up the wraps tightly, securing the fillings inside, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Crispy Grilled Cashew Chicken Wraps?
They are a fresh summer meal featuring grilled wraps and a creamy chicken filling with cashews and mandarin oranges.
How many dinner rolls are needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 6 Rhodes frozen dinner rolls, thawed to room temperature.
How much chicken is used in the filling?
You will need 3 to 4 cups of fully cooked and shredded chicken.
What size should I roll the dinner rolls into?
Each roll should be gently rolled out into an 8-inch circle.
How long should the flattened dough rest?
The rolls should rest under plastic wrap for about 20 minutes to rise slightly.
What ingredients are in the dressing for the chicken?
The dressing includes mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and Dijon mustard.
How much mayonnaise is used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.
What kind of vinegar is recommended?
Rice vinegar is used to add a zesty flavor to the chicken mixture.
How many cashews should I add?
You should add between 1/4 to 1/2 cup of chopped or roughly broken cashews.
How are the mandarin oranges incorporated?
They are divided: half are folded into the chicken mixture and the other half are used as a topping.
What type of cabbage is used for crunch?
1/4 cup of finely chopped red cabbage is added to the filling.
Should I brush the dough with anything before grilling?
Yes, brush both sides of the flattened rolls lightly with olive oil.
What is the correct grill temperature?
Preheat your grill to medium heat to ensure a nice sear.
How long do the wraps take to grill?
They take about 1 minute per side until they are golden brown and crispy.
Can these wraps be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, they can be prepared ahead of time and grilled right before serving.
How do I prevent the dough from sticking to my workspace?
Lightly spray your workspace with non-stick cooking spray before rolling out the dough.
Is sesame oil necessary?
One teaspoon of sesame oil is used to provide a specific savory flavor to the filling.
How much Dijon mustard is required?
The recipe requires one teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
How should I season the chicken mixture?
Season with salt and pepper to taste after folding in the main ingredients.
How do I assemble the wraps?
Divide the chicken mixture among the grilled wraps, top with remaining oranges, and roll tightly.
Are these wraps good for picnics?
Yes, they are described as perfect for picnics or light dinners.
What gives the wraps their crispy texture?
Grilling the oiled dough circles for one minute per side makes them crispy.
How many green onions should I use?
Use 3 tablespoons of chopped sliced green onions.
What is the serving suggestion?
Serve the wraps immediately after rolling for the best taste.
Should the rolls be thawed before rolling?
Yes, they must be thawed to room temperature.
Can I use fresh mandarin oranges?
The recipe specifies 1/2 cup of mandarin oranges, which are typically canned but fresh can be used.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
There are 2 teaspoons of sugar in the chicken filling dressing.
Is this recipe family-friendly?
Yes, it is tagged as a family-friendly recipe.
What is the role of red cabbage in the wrap?
It provides a crunch and a burst of color to the chicken filling.
Should the wraps cool before filling?
Yes, allow the grilled wraps to cool slightly before handling and filling them.