Crispy Chicken Wraps with Yoghurt Dip

• 650 gchicken mini fillets, cut into finger-sized strips
• 80 gplain flour
• 2eggs, beaten
• 120 gpanko breadcrumbs
• 1½ tspsmoked paprika
• 1 tsponion granules
• 4 tbspvegetable oil, for shallow-frying
• 6large tortilla wraps
• 2little gem lettuces, leaves separated and washed
• ½cucumber, cut into matchsticks
• 100 gmature Cheddar, coarsely grated
• 220 gGreek yoghurt
• 15 mllemon juice
• 1garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 tspdried dill
• Fine salt, to taste
• 10 gflat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
• Black pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1Set out three shallow bowls. In the first, mix the flour with a good pinch of salt, pepper, 1 tsp of the smoked paprika and the onion granules. In the second, the beaten eggs. In the third, the panko mixed with the remaining ½ tsp smoked paprika for extra colour.
2. 2Pat the chicken strips dry with kitchen paper, then work through the line: flour, egg, panko. Press the crumbs on firmly so each strip has a proper jagged, crunchy shell; no patchy bits.
3. 3Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat until it shimmers and a stray crumb sizzles on contact. Fry the chicken in two batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden and the thickest pieces reach 75°C for 30 seconds, adding the remaining oil for the second batch.
4. 4Lift onto kitchen paper for a minute to drain so it stays crisp rather than greasy. Slice any thicker pieces in half lengthways for easier wrapping.
5. 5While the chicken rests, stir the Greek yoghurt with the lemon juice, grated garlic, dried dill and a pinch of salt. Taste; it should be bright, cooling and properly garlicky, ready to calm the crunch of the chicken.
6. 6Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 20 to 30 seconds each side until pliable and lightly freckled. Stack them under a clean tea towel to keep soft.
7. 7Down the centre of each wrap, layer little gem leaves, cucumber matchsticks, a generous handful of grated Cheddar and a row of hot crispy chicken. Roll tightly, tucking the ends in as you go.
8. 8Cut each wrap in half on the diagonal. Serve straight away with the yoghurt dip and optional chopped parsley.

Per serving

kcal

715

protein

52.6g

fibre

3.8g

carbs

61.7g

fat

28g