Viral Sheet Pan Harissa Jerk Chicken Kefta Wrap
Viral Sheet Pan Harissa Jerk Chicken Kefta Wrap
Ingredients
For the Chicken Kefta
- 500 g ground chicken
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 tablespoon authentic Jamaican seasoning
- 1/2 sweet pepper, chopped
- 1/2 scotch bonnet, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
For Roasting
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 chili peppers, sliced (optional, adjust to taste)
For Assembly
- 4 tortillas
- 1/2 cup homemade roasted garlic harissa jerk sauce, as needed
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced, for cucumber salad
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped red onion, harissa paste, authentic Jamaican seasoning, chopped sweet pepper, finely chopped scotch bonnet, minced garlic, minced ginger, and chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until well combined and uniform.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Take portions of the chicken mixture and shape them into elongated, cylindrical kefta (kabob) shapes, about 7-10 cm long. Arrange the formed chicken kefta on the prepared sheet pan, leaving some space between them.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Scatter the sliced red onion, sliced bell peppers, and sliced chili peppers (if using) around the kefta on the same sheet pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken kefta are cooked through and lightly browned, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 200
- 7
While the kefta and vegetables are baking, warm the tortillas according to package instructions (e.g., in a dry pan, microwave, or oven).
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
To assemble, spread a generous amount of the homemade roasted garlic harissa jerk sauce onto each warm tortilla.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Place 2-3 cooked chicken kefta and a portion of the roasted vegetables onto the sauced tortilla.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Top with sliced cucumber (to create a quick cucumber salad effect). Roll up the wraps tightly and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Viral Sheet Pan Harissa Jerk Chicken Kefta Wrap
For the Chicken Kefta
- 500 g ground chicken
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 tablespoon authentic Jamaican seasoning
- 1/2 sweet pepper, chopped
- 1/2 scotch bonnet, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
For Roasting
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 chili peppers, sliced (optional, adjust to taste)
For Assembly
- 4 tortillas
- 1/2 cup homemade roasted garlic harissa jerk sauce, as needed
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced, for cucumber salad
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped red onion, harissa paste, authentic Jamaican seasoning, chopped sweet pepper, finely chopped scotch bonnet, minced garlic, minced ginger, and chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until well combined and uniform.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Take portions of the chicken mixture and shape them into elongated, cylindrical kefta (kabob) shapes, about 7-10 cm long. Arrange the formed chicken kefta on the prepared sheet pan, leaving some space between them.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Scatter the sliced red onion, sliced bell peppers, and sliced chili peppers (if using) around the kefta on the same sheet pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken kefta are cooked through and lightly browned, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 200 - 7
While the kefta and vegetables are baking, warm the tortillas according to package instructions (e.g., in a dry pan, microwave, or oven).
⏱️ 2 min - 8
To assemble, spread a generous amount of the homemade roasted garlic harissa jerk sauce onto each warm tortilla.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Place 2-3 cooked chicken kefta and a portion of the roasted vegetables onto the sauced tortilla.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Top with sliced cucumber (to create a quick cucumber salad effect). Roll up the wraps tightly and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min