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Chicken Salad Wrap with Apples, Grapes, and Spicy Pecans

A crunchy, slightly sweet chicken salad with apples, grapes, and spicy pecans wrapped in whole grain flatbread for an easy, flavorful lunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup Major Grey's chutney
  • 4 cooked chicken breasts cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1/2 small red onion sliced
  • 1 Granny Smith apple peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup spicy pecans see pecan recipe below
  • 4 whole grain flatbreads or whole wheat tortillas
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Major Grey's chutney until smooth.
  2. Add the cooked chicken pieces, diced celery, sliced red onion, diced apple, halved grapes, and chopped parsley to the dressing; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Chill until ready to use.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for the spicy pecans.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the pecan halves, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until toasted and fragrant. Watch closely to avoid burning. Remove and let cool.
  6. Stir the cooled spicy pecans into the chilled chicken salad.
  7. Lay out the flatbreads and divide the baby spinach among them. Spoon the chicken salad onto each flatbread, roll up tightly, and cut each wrap in half to serve.

Notes

  • Chill the salad to allow flavors to meld before serving.
  • Watch pecans closely in the oven to prevent burning.
  • Use leftover cooked chicken to save time.