Since my Baby Girl started school this summer, I’ve got a few hours of “me” time during the day while both of my kids are at school. Yay…I finally got out of the night owl baking and posting habit, or maybe not. I still love the quiet time I have at night, it’s just different. That's my "Happy Hour", if you know what I mean.
What do I do with the “me” time during the day? Well, there’s something I’ve been planning and working on, but not quite ready for the revelation just yet. I’ll make an official announcement in the future. So, besides missing my kids tremendously, I've been spending more time cooking, baking, taking pictures (food, people, and scenic views, etc), and exercise. Yup, surprised by the last one? Me too!
Also, I get to enjoy preparing some simple lunch and dishes that I don’t usually get to make when my kids are around... such as this Spicy Chicken Wrap. So, don’t be surprised if you see more spicy recipes on my blog in the future. I love spicy food.
Let me show you how to make it.1) In a small bowl, mix the Japanese Mayo and Sriracha hot sauce together
2) Spread the spicy mayo on a tortilla wrap, leaving an 1/2-inch border
3) Place baby arugula in the center
4) Top with roasted chicken and tomato
5) Top with some radish for some crunch
6) Roll it all up and enjoy
It couldn’t be any easier than this, right? If you plan to serve this to your family, feel free to double or quadruple the recipe to make enough to share. If you have young kids or anyone in the family who don’t eat spicy food, substitute the hot sauce with ketchup. But I really love the spiciness in this wrap, especially pairing with the peppery arugula and radish. The chicken I used here was a left over roasted chicken drumstick from the night before. Simply warm it up in the microwave and remove the skin and bone before wrapping .
I really love this quick and easy recipe. Hm…I guess I might start a “Lunch for One” series with quick and simple recipes on my blog. Will you be interested to see more of this type of recipes? Please let me know in the comment below. I always love hearing from you.
Spicy Chicken Wrap—Lunch for One: (Printable Recipe)
1 tablespoon of Japanese Mayo
1 teaspoon of Sriracha hot sauce
1 flour tortilla wrap (you can use any kind you like)
1/2 cup baby arugula
1 roasted chicken drumstick (bone and skin removed)
a few heirloom grape tomato, cut into quarters
1 small radish, sliced
In a small bowl, mix the Japanese Mayo and Sriracha hot sauce together. Spread the spicy mayo on a tortilla wrap, leaving an 1/2-inch border. Place baby arugula in the center, top with roasted chicken and tomato. Then, top with the radish, roll it up tightly, cut in half and enjoy.
This chicken wrap looks yummie...like the spicy touch...perfect for the warm weather.
ReplyDeleteLike your step-by-step pictures...now I am curious about your announcement ;-)
Thanks for this tasty recipe and hope you are having a nice week Amy!
Thank you so much, Juliana. I'm glad you like this recipe. hehe....still working on the "announcement". But don't be surprised if it's not as "grant" as you thought. :) It's just a little project that I have on hand. Wish you a wonderful week.
DeleteOh, I loves this because it is easy for me especially to make this for lunch. I like to make lunch easy! And it is health with lots of vegetables too. Oh yes, I love to see more Lunch for One or Two...please post more and so I can know what easy lunch I can make :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mel. :) So glad to hear that you love this simple recipe. I'll share more of my easy Lunch for One or Two more often with you. Have a wonderful week.
DeleteI love sriracha and anything in a wrap. This looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah. Sriracha is my favorite condiment. :) I'm always tempted to put it on everything.
DeleteNom Nom.... i love all kinds of wraps :-p
ReplyDelete:) Hope you'll try this one. You're going to love it. My hubby tried and he already ask me to make it again the next day. :)
DeleteThis is my kind of lunch! They are mouthwatering.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah...It's so good that I've been having this as lunch for a few days already...and I'm usually the one who always wanna try new things. :P It's that good!
DeleteThis is my kind of lunch too! Simple and delicious. Looking forward to seeing more of 'Lunch for One' post :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support. Yes, I'll definitely share more "Lunch for One" ideas. :) Have a wonderful rest of the week.
DeletePretty plates and pretty lunch, Amy!
ReplyDeleteHow is Japanese Mayo different in taste than regular mayo?
Thank you, Jo Dee. :)
DeleteThe Japanese Mayo often use rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar or lemon juice as in regular mayo, so it's slightly sweeter. It also has a higher egg yolk content compare to regular ones. It just has that umami flavor that the regular mayo can't replaced. Texture wise, it's lighter and not as thick. This is the brand that I love to use.
(http://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Kewpie-Mayonnaise-17-64-oz/dp/B0000WKU8K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1316993336&sr=8-2)
Most Asian market carry it. Hope the information helps.
I will be making this soon for lunch! I love arugula and I love siracha
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, then you'll definitely love this roll. I can't get enough of it. :) Have a wonderful rest of the week.
DeleteMy baby will be in preschool 2 mornings a week this year, so I'm going to have some very quiet (not sure I'll love it) me time too! Can't wait to hear what exciting things you are working on!
ReplyDeleteGood you plan to start your baby with just 2 mornings a week. Mine goes 5 days and spend lunch and nap time at school too. I'm still adjusting the "empty nest" feelings. I know it's not quite that extreme...but kind of like that to me since it's the first time my baby girl is not with me 24x7.
DeleteHope you'll enjoy the little "me time" and find good use to those quiet moment. ;)
This looks yummy :))
ReplyDeleteThank you. Wish you a wonderful weekend, my Friend.
DeleteYeah, I know exactly how you felt. I used to feel the same way too when my kids are younger. It's like finally I can actually take a deep breath & enjoy a cup of coffee by my own. haha.... I can hardly remember how can I go through all those sleepless night when they were babies. haha... Now, you see how time flies. huh!
ReplyDeleteKristy
Totally, I can't imagine sleepless nights with infants demanding to be feed every hour! Yes, time flies. Those precious quiet hours pass me by faster than I thought. :) Have a good weekend, Kristy.
DeleteYou could sell this at a cafe for $10 easily. That's how good it looks. ;)
ReplyDelete:) That's exactly what my hubby said after I fixed one for him the other day. He requested to have it again for dinner. This is totally our new favorites.
DeleteOh my goodness, my fiance would DIE over this. He could top everything from apples to zucchini in Sriracha sauce! Thanks for the recipe! Your pictures are AMAZING :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Oh, if your fiance loves Sriracha,he'll definitely love this wrap. My hubby is not quite too crazy about the hot sauce like I am but he loves this wrap. :)
DeleteHeehe so happy you use Japanese mayo~~~. I only use Japanese mayo (although I tried American one once). I'm thinking of making wraps for my children's lunch one time. I've never done it but I think it's pretty easy and delicious in lunch box. Sriracha sauce is a good addition!
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