These Mexican Chicken Pinwheels are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or light lunch. They are packed with flavor, featuring a creamy chicken salad filling with a blend of sweet and savory ingredients. These pinwheels are perfect for potlucks, parties, or a simple snack at home.
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Mexican Chicken Pinwheels
Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless, finely shredded 2
Mayonnaise ¾ cup
Green Onions, thinly sliced 2
Dried Minced Onion 2 tablespoons
Garlic Salt 1 teaspoon
Light Brown Sugar, packed 3 tablespoons
Red Seedless Grapes, thinly sliced ½ cup
Sliced Almonds ⅓ cup
Salt & Pepper To taste
Burrito-Sized Tortillas 4
Instructions:
Prepare Chicken Salad: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and mayonnaise.
Add Ingredients: Add green onions, minced onion, garlic salt, brown sugar, grapes, and almonds to the chicken mixture. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Roll the Pinwheels:
Lay out one burrito tortilla on a work surface.
Spread one-quarter of the chicken salad mixture evenly across the tortilla, leaving a ½-inch border at the end.
Roll the tortilla tightly into a log.
Repeat with the remaining chicken salad and tortillas.
Chill: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap, folding the ends under to secure. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Slice and Serve: Remove the plastic wrap from the chilled pinwheels. Slice each pinwheel into ½-inch pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Tips & Variations:
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Spice it Up: Add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the chicken salad for a bit of heat.
Add Veggies: Include diced bell peppers, shredded carrots, or chopped spinach to the filling for extra nutrients and crunch.
Different Cheese: Sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled feta cheese on top of the chicken salad before rolling.
Make Ahead: These pinwheels can be made a day or two in advance, making them perfect for meal prep or entertaining.
Enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make Mexican Chicken Pinwheels!
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