Smoky chicken, creamy avocado, and crunchy noodles wrapped up with a zesty lime and ginger dressing.
It’s quick to make, full of fresh flavour, and perfect for a relaxed lunch.
Got leftover roast or BBQ chicken, or a few prawns off the grill? They work just as well.
The dressing’s a real secret weapon too — try it drizzled over grilled fish or prawns, tossed through a crunchy Asian-style slaw, or used as a dipping sauce for dumplings or rice paper rolls.
Servings: 4 | Prep: 15 mins
Ingredients
5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 Tbs tamari (or soy sauce)
¼ cup water
1 lime, zest finely grated and juice
¼ cup almonds
1 chilli (optional)
1 spring onion, roughly chopped
1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt flakes
4 wraps
1 baby gem lettuce
1 smoked chicken breast, sliced
2 avocados, sliced
1 cup crispy noodles
METHOD
In a high-speed blender or bullet, add ginger, tamari, water, lime zest and juice, almonds, spring onion, chilli, oil and salt. Blitz until smooth, adjusting consistency with a little extra water if required.
To assemble, start with a wrap then layer up lettuce, chicken, avocado and noodles. Drizzle dressing over the top, roll as desired and enjoy!
Simon Says tips:
• Keep the dressing thick enough so it clings to the wrap instead of running everywhere. If it tastes a bit sharp, add a drizzle of honey or even a chunk of fresh pineapple when blending to smooth it out.
• Toss a little dressing through the lettuce before you start layering. It gives everything more flavour and helps the wrap hold together nicely.
• I like to toast the wraps for about 30 seconds a side in a dry pan. It gives them a bit more structure and a lovely toasty flavour.
• Fresh herbs like coriander, mint, or Thai basil really lift it. Don’t be shy — they’re what take this from a quick lunch to something you’d happily serve at a café.
• If you like a bit of heat, stir in a drizzle of Pukara Estate Chilli Oil or a touch of sriracha before blitzing. And if you want to take it up another notch, sprinkle Rose’s Chilli Crisp over the top before you roll — it’s crunchy, spicy, and absolutely addictive.
• Before you tuck in, have a quick taste and tweak it if you need to. A good squeeze of lime at the end brings everything to life.
To save you some time next round, if you send me the recipe first, I can give it a bit of loving before it goes through — saves you having to rework or relay things later, which I’m sure can get frustrating. You can always give me a call too.
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