Honey Chicken Rolls
6 servings
30 minutes
Honey chicken roll-ups are a vibrant blend of Mexican traditions and delicate flavor. The dish is based on juicy chicken infused with the aroma of honey and vegetables. The sweet-spicy taste is highlighted by the creaminess of cottage cheese and the richness of hard cheese. Each bite reveals a palette of flavors—from the slight acidity of tomatoes to the spiciness of spices. Thanks to the crispy tortilla, the roll-ups become an ideal snack or a full meal. They can be served with fresh salads, spicy sauces, or even as a quick bite. This dish embodies the spirit of Mexican cuisine—rich, bright, full of flavors and textures that can surprise and delight lovers of unusual gastronomic solutions.
1
Finely chopped onion is sautéed in olive oil until translucent. Add chicken cut into small cubes (2 cm sides). Sauté until golden and add finely chopped carrot, pepper, celery, and tomato to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add honey. More honey may be needed depending on the acidity of the vegetables. The chicken should be sweet with a honey aroma and a slight tang.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Celery stalk: 2 pieces
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Ground red pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Honey: 1.5 teaspoon
2
We heat the tortillas in the oven.
- Tortillas: 6 pieces
3
We spread each tortilla with cream cheese. On top, we place a thin layer of chicken in a rectangular shape (not reaching one edge of the tortilla and the bottom of the tortilla). That is, the cheese should cover the entire flatbread, but the chicken should retreat from 2 edges. This is necessary to create the bottom of the roll and for the flatbread to 'stick' to itself with the cheese.
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 6 tablespoons
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
4
Sprinkle the chicken with hard cheese on top (2 tablespoons for each flatbread).
- Grated hard cheese: 12 tablespoons
5
Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla over the chicken and start rolling the wrap from the edge without a gap. The other edge should stick to the roll with cheese.
