Mexican Chicken Pinwheels

 These Mexican Chicken Pinwheels are a fantastic no-bake appetizer, perfect for parties, lunches, or a quick snack. They’re filled with a delicious mix of savory shredded chicken, creamy mayonnaise, and a surprising combination of crunchy almonds and sweet red grapes. The result is a unique, flavorful, and easy-to-make treat.

 

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

Thinly sliced red seedless grapes ½ cup

Sliced almonds ⅓ cup

Salt and pepper To taste

Burrito-sized flour tortillas 4

 

Instructions:

Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix the ¾ cup mayonnaise and the 2 finely shredded chicken breasts until well combined. Add the 2 thinly sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, ½ cup thinly sliced red grapes, and ⅓ cup sliced almonds to the chicken mixture. Stir everything together until it’s fully combined. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper if needed.

Assemble the Pinwheels: Lay one of the burrito-sized tortillas on your work surface. Add about a quarter of the chicken salad mixture and spread it out evenly, leaving a ½-inch border around one of the long ends of the tortilla to prevent it from overflowing when you roll it. Roll the tortilla up tightly into a log. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and chicken salad mixture.

Chill: Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap. Tuck the ends of the plastic wrap underneath the logs to secure them. Place the wrapped logs in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible. This step is crucial, as it allows the rolls to set and makes them much easier to slice.

Slice & Serve: Remove the plastic wrap from the chilled logs. Using a serrated knife, cut each log into ½-inch thick slices. Serve the pinwheels and enjoy!

 

Cooking Notes:

Use soft, pliable tortillas so they roll easily without cracking.

Don’t overstuff your pinwheels, as this makes them tough to cut.

Make sure you wrap the logs tightly to help them hold their shape.

Feel free to add other ingredients like chopped apples, raisins, or different types of nuts to customize the flavor.