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Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels

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Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels are a fun lunch idea, inspired by a chicken entree at Sizzler restaurants. These are a great alternative to traditional sandwiches, but also perfect as party food.

Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels -- a fun lunch idea that is a great alternative to traditional sandwiches. Inspired by the Malibu Chicken entree at Sizzler restaurants.

Even thought it’s back-to-school time, don’t make it back-to-boring lunch time. With with a little bit of planning, you can pack school lunches that are delicious AND fun!  Today, my fellow #SundaySupper food blogging friends and I are sharing lots of lunchbox ideas. While they are perfect for kids who take a packed lunch to school, they really work well for anyone who packs lunch for work or other reasons.

My contribution to our lunchbox #SundaySupper is Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels. The inspiration for these came from one of my favorite entrees at Sizzler restaurant. When David and I were dating, and in the early years of our marriage, we ate at Sizzler quite a bit. More often than not, I would order their Malibu Chicken. It was breaded chicken with shaved ham and melted Swiss cheese. It was served with a dipping sauce called Malibu Sauce, which was pretty much a mayonnaise and mustard mixture. I even make my own Malibu Chicken recipe at home for my family.

There isn’t as many Sizzler restaurants around as there was when I was younger. We don’t have any in Las Vegas, so when we were in San Diego this summer, we ate at one. And, yep…I ordered their Malibu Chicken.

It was at that dinner when I got to thinking how these ingredients would make a great tortilla pinwheel. Tortilla pinwheels can include the same ingredients that go into sandwiches, but wrapping something up in a tortilla just makes it so much more fun for kids. Of course, these don’t have to be used for lunches. They are also great as appetizers when you need easy-to-handle party food.

For Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels, you will need flour tortillas, sliced Swiss cheese, thinly sliced ham, and thinly sliced chicken. You will also need mayonnaise and yellow mustard.

Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels - Ingredients

In a small bowl, you will mix together the mayo and the mustard.

Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels - Spread

Some of the mayo/mustard mixture is spread on one of the tortillas (I would say 1-2 tablespoons). Then, chicken slices are laid down it the middle going across from left to right. The chicken is topped with ham and the ham is topped with Swiss cheese. The whole thing is rolled up from the bottom up to the top. The rolled up tortilla is refrigerated for a couple hours.

How to Make Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels

After refrigerating, the rolled up tortilla is cut into pieces. I usually cut the entire roll in half first and then cut each half into smaller pieces. A 9″ burrito tortilla can usually give me about 4-6 pinwheels. The ends don’t make a nice pinwheel, so those are usually discarded and by discarded, I mean offered up to my husband.

How to Make Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels

Pack up and you’ve got a fun lunch that’s easy too!

Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels -- a fun lunch idea that is a great alternative to traditional sandwiches. Inspired by the Malibu Chicken entree at Sizzler restaurants.

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Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels

How to Make Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels

Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels are a fun lunch idea, inspired by a chicken entree at Sizzler restaurants. These are a great alternative to traditional sandwiches, but also perfect as party food.

  • Author: Brandie Valenzuela
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 3 flour tortillas (burrito size, appox. 9″)
  • 6–9 thinly sliced chicken lunch meat
  • 6–9 thinly sliced ham lunch meat
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine together mayonnaise and mustard. Start with 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard and add more, as desired.
  2. Spread 1/3 of mayo/mustard mixture on 1 flour tortilla, almost to edges. Lay 2-3 chicken slices in a row, in the middle of the tortilla, going from left to right. Top chicken with 2-3 ham slices and top the ham with 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Roll up tortilla as tightly as possible (but without tearing tortilla), starting from the bottom and rolling up to the top. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  3. If time allows, wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours before cutting. If time doesn’t allow, skip the wrapping and refrigeration.
  4. Cut rolled tortilla in half and then cut each half into rounds/pinwheels, approximately 1 1/2″ wide. With discarding the ends, you should end up with about 6 pinwheels.

Keywords: 6 ingredients, easy appetizer recipe,

Want more awesome lunchbox ideas? Check out these links below for recipes you’ll love packing to take on-the-go:

Sandwiches, Wraps and Entrees:

  • Back to School Lunch Box Sandwich Roll Ups & Pinwheels from Daily Dish Recipes
  • Baked Ham and Cheese Rolls from Big Bear’s Wife
  • Balsamic Butter Beans with Smoked Sausage and Spinach from Eat, Move, Shine
  • British Bento Lunch Box from Ninja Baking
  • Carrot Cake and Zucchini Bread “Sushi” from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  • Chicken Karaage Bento from The Urban Mrs
  • Chicken Taquitos from Basic N Delicious
  • Greek-style Spinach Hand Pies from Kimchi MOM
  • Ground Chicken Burrito Bowl from Casa de Crews
  • Homemade Uncrustables from Treats & Trinkets
  • Indian Spiced Chicken Meatball Wraps from Soni’s Food
  • Madam Wong’s Pizza Rolls from Food Lust People Love
  • Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Rolls from Killer Bunnies, Inc
  • Pizzadillas from La Cocina de Leslie
  • Potato Mushroom and Cheese Focaccia from Family Foodie
  • Sausage Roll Ups from  The Food Army Wife
  • Scotch Eggs from My Cute Bride
  • Stawberry and Chicken Pasta Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette from Table for Seven
  • Turkey, Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps from La Bella Vita Cucina

Munchies, Salads and Sides:

  • Almond Citrus Salad from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
  • Banana Bread Muffins from Curious Cuisiniere
  • Best Basic Hummus from Supper for a Steal
  • Blueberries & Cream Granola from The Messy Baker
  • Blueberry Egg Bagels from What Smells So Good?
  • Cheese Cracker Recipe from Growing Up Gabel
  • Chickpea and Raisin Salad from Mama’s Blissful Bites
  • Creamy Orzo & Peas {Dairyfree} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
  • Mini griddle cakes from Noshing with the Nolands
  • Quinoa and Green Bean Salad with Tibetan Dressing from Healthy. Delicious.

Sweet Treats:

  • Biscoff White Chocolate Blondies from Cookin’ Mimi
  • Caramel and Rolo Rice Krispie Treats from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Rice Crispy Treats from Pixie Dust Kitchen
  • Cinnamon Zucchini Brownies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Cocoa Crispy Sunbutter Bars from Alida’s Kitchen
  • Cookie Butter Granola Bites from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Fluffernutter Banana Dogs from Ruffles & Truffles
  • “Free” Brownies from Jane’s Adventure in Dinner
  • Honey Oat Bars from Magnolia Days
  • No Bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Cookies from Pies and Plots
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies from Peanut Butter and Peppers

And remember that we have a #SundaySupper chat at 7 PM each on Sunday evening. We tweet throughout the day using the hashtag #SundaySupper, then we all gather to share ideas, recipes and answer questions from 7-8 PM ET. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest Board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? You can sign up here: Sunday Supper Movement

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Comments

  1. Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:41 am

    You had me at “Malibu,” since that’s my town!

    Reply
    • brandie says

      August 22, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      Oooh, Malibu! Lucky lady! I don’t really know how much about this is really “Malibu”, it’s something I’ve thought about over the years when eating Malibu Chicken at Sizzler, but I’ll go with it! Thanks Dorothy!

      Reply
  2. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    August 19, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I adore pinwheel wraps. They’re so versatile and delicious. Plus, they stay fresh in the lunch box. These look great!

    Reply
  3. Soni says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Love these rolls and would love them for my lunch 🙂 Pinwheels are so much fun!

    Reply
  4. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:11 am

    Such a tasty combo! Pinwheels do make anything taste better!

    Reply
  5. The Ninja Baker says

    August 18, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Thank you for refreshing my memory with so many wonderful Santa Monica Sizzler memories. The restaurant no longer stands but I’ve got your inspired recipe =) Thanks, Brandie!

    Reply
  6. Tara says

    August 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Yum, yum, yum!! Love these little pinwheels. I make wraps for my daughter all the time but never cut them into pinwheels, thanks for giving me this idea. Perfect!!

    Reply
  7. Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba) says

    August 18, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Totally reminds me of lunches Mom would pack for us!

    Reply
  8. Diana @EatMoveShine says

    August 18, 2013 at 11:06 am

    These look and sound so yummy! And what a fun reminder about Sizzler! It used to be a favorite years and years ago, when we lived in Santa Barbara!

    Reply
  9. Renee says

    August 18, 2013 at 10:15 am

    You always have such good pinwheels. These are great for packing for lunch. Plus they are a nice alternative to sandwiches.

    Reply
  10. Erin @ Table for 7 says

    August 18, 2013 at 8:40 am

    My kids would love these..they look great!

    Reply
  11. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    August 18, 2013 at 6:40 am

    Fast and easy, Brandie! Make mine a Malibu!

    Reply
  12. Lane @ Supper for a Steal says

    August 18, 2013 at 6:31 am

    These sound like a great lunch, perfect for taking along to school. I love all of the flavors.

    Reply
  13. Conni @FoodieArmyWife says

    August 18, 2013 at 6:23 am

    Yum!! There are so many different ways to make these little things. And the end pieces are fought over in my house! LOL

    Reply
  14. Nichole C says

    August 18, 2013 at 6:18 am

    Yummy! These look great!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    August 18, 2013 at 6:06 am

    I love pinwheels and yours look great! This would make a fantastic lunch!!

    Reply
  16. [email protected] & Trinkets says

    August 18, 2013 at 5:51 am

    First of all, loving the Avengers sandwich box. It’s awesome. Secondly, I’ve never had Sizzler’s Malibu chicken, but these pinwheels sound really good!

    Reply
  17. Liz says

    August 18, 2013 at 4:39 am

    Your pinwheels look terrific, Brandie! I want them for MY lunch!

    Reply

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