Foodie Friday — Chicken Mango Wrap

I don't know about you, but when the summer heat arrives I do whatever I can to avoid turning on the oven in the house. With the humidity in Florida, our air conditioner stays on 24/7 this time of year, because there's nothing worse than climbing into a bed with damp sheets. Several years ago I bought a large electric roaster and I use it in the garage, yes, the garage! Does this practice make me white trash or one smart cookie? You decide.

Anyway, last week when the thermometer was reaching 100 degrees F and the heat index was putting air temps at 110, I pulled out my trusty roaster and baked a couple of chickens. Cooled, they went into the fridge cut up, sliced and diced and I didn't have to cook for days. For lunch everyday I made my favorite wrap — Chicken Mango. Here's what I use for mine:

Sliced chicken breast
Chachie's Mango Peach Salsa
Sliced Romaine lettuce
Avocado slices
Sundried Tomato Flatout Wraps

Directions: Layer everything in the wrap and roll it up. What could be easier? I served mine with watermelon slices. Yes, we're still eating the watermelons that Sis found for $1.00 a piece from a roadside vendor.



I am a product person and if I find something new and interesting at the market, chances are it will end up in my basket. Several years ago I discovered Chachie's Salsas and their Mango Peach is my favorite. I also love their Roasted Garlic and Key Lime salsas, but our fridge is NEVER without the Mango Peach. We use it on grilled salmon, in salads, on black beans, shrimp; you name it, we try this salsa on it. Chachie's is available in most states, to see if they have it in your area check their website. PLUS, Chachies comes from Oceanside, California and Shellbelle loves supporting beachy businesses!

My favorite wraps are the ones recommended by the Best Life Diet — Flatout. Each one has only 90 calories and 2.5 grams of fat. There are only 8 net carbs and they contain 9 grams of fiber. They have no trans fat and less than 1 gram of sugar. The best part? They are sooooo…good! Find a store near you at their website.

Another delicious way to serve this meal is to forget the wraps, chop everything else into bite-size pieces and gently mix. Put everything into a pretty bowl and surround it with additional Romaine leaves. Add a spoon to the bowl, pour a glass of sweet tea or lemonade and head to the porch. Watch the ocean waves, the birds or the sunset and enjoy yourself! (Spoon mixture onto a lettuce leaf and munch away.)

Last week you met Fannie Flamingo in my post. Today you can see Suzy the Fish in my product photo. I bought Suzy at the World Famous Ron Jon Surf Shop about two years ago while vacationing in Cocoa Beach, Florida with my California friend Marice. {Hi Marice, I know your reading this.} I don't use her as a vase, because she's so cute on her own. She sits on the windowsill in my kitchen under a big teardrop shaped crystal that splashes rainbows all over my kitchen at the right time of year. The crystal hangs on fishing line and it looks like a lure that Suzy is getting ready to snap up.

Last week Barbara, of The Book Blog, asked if the Wickle's Pickles I use in my potato salad is available north of the Mason Dixon Line and the answer is yes. Wickle's is a family-owned business out of Alabama and they distribute their products nationwide. According to their website you can find them in speciality and gourmet food stores and finer supermarkets. I just buy mine at the local Publix. Check out their website for other pickled products to try. In addition to the relish, I keep their banana pepper rings and hoagie relish on hand.

Stop back by on Monday, I've started posting vintage beach photos and they are really fun. Last week we had a 1922 photo of the beach police measuring the bathing suit hemline of a beachgoer in Washington, D.C., did you know there was a law? And, of course, on Sundays we have the seashell identification competition and giveaway.

Well, I've enjoyed chatting with you and sharing my Chicken Mango Wrap recipe, but I know it's time for you to get other Foodie Friday Recipes over at Designs by Gollum, be sure to give her a big hello for me. Y'all come back now, y'hear?