Dinner

Spiced Chicken Wraps with Eggplant, Tomato, and Avocado Recipe

ByNoah Steele November 30, 2025November 30, 2025

Introduction

Chicken wraps are a delicious and versatile meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. With tender spiced chicken, charred aubergine, fresh tomatoes, and creamy tahini yogurt, these wraps deliver a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.

Four wraps are placed on a white plate, each wrap made of a light brown toasted flatbread folded in half. Inside the wraps, there are layers of green avocado slices, grilled dark brown eggplant pieces, bright red tomato slices, and thin strands of pickled pink onion. A drizzle of white sauce adds contrast on top of the vegetables. A woman's hand with a silver bracelet is holding the rightmost wrap from the side. The plate sits on a white marbled surface with a blue cloth partially visible behind it. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 aubergine, trimmed and sliced into 5mm rounds
½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 tbsp olive oil
½ tbsp cider vinegar

2 tbsp natural yogurt
1 tbsp tahini

1 small garlic clove, crushed
1½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp ground coriander

1 tsp paprika
2 chicken breasts
1 tbsp vegetable oil

4 flour tortilla wraps
4 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 avocado, stoned, peeled and sliced

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a dry griddle pan over medium-high heat. Fry the aubergine slices for 2 minutes on each side until lightly coloured with char lines. You may need to cook them in batches. Transfer the cooked aubergine to a bowl with the sliced red onion, then toss with olive oil and cider vinegar.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts on a board, cover with baking parchment, and gently bash to an even thickness of about 1½cm. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 12 minutes, flipping after 8 minutes, until fully cooked through. Remove from pan, let rest briefly, then slice into strips.

Step 4: In a bowl, mix the natural yogurt, tahini, crushed garlic, and 1 tablespoon of water to loosen the dressing.
Step 5: Warm the flour tortilla wraps in a dry frying pan. Fill each wrap with sliced tomatoes, the aubergine and onion mixture, avocado slices, chicken strips, and drizzle with tahini yogurt dressing.
Step 6: Roll up the wraps tightly and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mix and a little lemon juice for up to 2 hours before cooking.
Add fresh herbs like coriander or mint to the filling for a refreshing twist.
Swap the flour tortillas for whole wheat or corn tortillas to vary the texture and nutrients.

Include a handful of baby spinach or rocket leaves for added greens and crunch.

Storage

Store leftover chicken, vegetables, and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Avoid assembling the wraps until ready to eat to prevent them from becoming soggy. Reheat the chicken gently in a pan or microwave, then assemble the wraps fresh before serving.

How to Serve

Three folded tortillas are placed closely on a white plate, each filled with layers of grilled brown slices with char marks, bright red tomato wedges, pink pickled onion strips, and slices of green avocado peeking out from the wraps. The tortillas have light brown spots from toasting. There is a small drizzle of white creamy sauce on top of the fillings. A woman's hand with a silver chain bracelet gently holds the rightmost tortilla. The plate is set on a white marbled surface with part of a blue cloth visible at the top edge. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of chicken cuts for these wraps?

Yes, chicken thighs or tenders can be used instead of breasts. Adjust cooking time accordingly to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Is it possible to make these wraps vegetarian?

Absolutely. Replace the chicken with grilled halloumi or roasted chickpeas for a tasty vegetarian option while keeping the rest of the ingredients the same.