Golden Blend Tortillas

Truth be told. I don’t always make homemade tortillas. Especially if I’m making salsas, rice, beans, meat, sauce (and 20 other things it seems). We take taco night pretty seriously after all!
I’ve started using “golden blend” tortillas for enchiladas because they hold up so well (like a corn tortilla) but are also more pliable, like a flour tortilla.
I wanted to make homemade tortillas for these smoky halibut tacos because the slaw was made ahead of time and the fish would be finished just before so I knew I’d have time to do tortillas with them.
They are very easy and super easy to roll out or press. I prefer using a tortilla press because it’s so fast and they stay in a nice circle better. But if you don’t have one rolling out will work just fine.
They are sturdy enough to use in enchiladas or something with a lot of salsa or sauce but also tender and pliable.

Chicken Wraps

I think I’m going to request these for my last meal…. Well…maybe sooner : ) I LOVE this meal.  I actually prefer them over authentic “chicken gyros”.  It’s simple, easy , and the flavors are fresh and delicious.  If you have to, use tortillas or pita bread, but it really is best with the soft wrap bread .  And the bread is SO simple and easy to make. Trust me, you’ll thank me.  The chicken marinade and lemon dressing was adapted from a Cook’s Country Magazine recipe. You skewer the marinated chicken with red onion and grill, then drizzle with the dressing. It’s wonderful that way too, but it makes for a great chicken wrap as well.  And the lemon dressing is totally optional, it’s taste great without it too.  And sorry if the picture is slightly blurry, I was in a hurry to eat dinner. : )

CHICKEN WRAPS

CHICKEN:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ cubes
6 oz plain yogurt (fat free or low fat is fine)
3 T olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
salt & pepper

Combine everything but chicken in a bowl, stir together until combined.
Stir in chicken until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for about 3 hours.  Remove chicken from marinade and grill (saute in pan if you don’t have an indoor or outdoor grill).

LEMON DRESSING: (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced
4 leaves fresh basil, cut in chiffonade (thin strips)
3 T lemon juice

Combine all together. Drizzle over cooked chicken.

FOR SERVING:
Cucumbers, sliced
red onion, cut in thin slices
sour cream
feta cheese, crumbled
tomato wedges or halved grape or cherry tomatoes
soft wrap bread

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