Sticky hot honey chicken, cool crisp lettuce, and a tangy garlic yoghurt sauce come together in these bright, summery flatbread wraps. Quick to prep, full of flavour, and perfect for warm-weather dinners.

I’ve been completely obsessed with hot honey ever since discovering it on a recent trip to Adelaide — that perfect mix of sweet heat is irresistible on both savoury and sweet dishes. And because I’m equally devoted to a good wrap (nothing beats the comfort of a soft, chewy flatbread), I’ve just got into making my own sourdough-discard wraps for quick Saturday lunches.

This hot honey chicken version has quickly become a favourite. It’s simple, vibrant, and ideal for serving on an oversized metal platter “salad style,” with all the components laid out for everyone to build their own. I always include a little bowl of extra hot honey on the side — because a final drizzle takes every wrap to the next level.

What's in this recipe?

Garlic sauce

Greek yoghurt
Forms the creamy, tangy base of the sauce. Light, smooth, and perfectly balanced against the warm spices.
Mayonnaise
The secret to that irresistibly creamy texture, with a slight sweetness that complements the honey and thyme.
Garlic
Adds richness and depth, enhancing the ricotta’s creaminess with a subtle, savoury note.
Dijon mustard
A touch of garlic brightens the flavour and adds a gentle savoury kick that lifts the creamy base.
Smoked paprika
Brings freshness and fragrance, adding a delicate herbal note and a beautiful finishing touch.
Salt
Good-quality local honey adds sweetness and warmth, perfectly balancing the creamy ricotta — and it’s delicious drizzled on top.

Hot honey chicken

Hot honey
The star of the recipe — glossy, sweet, and gently spicy. Easily found in supermarkets now, or make your own by warming local honey with chilli flakes.
Olive oil
Helps the marinade cling to the chicken and keeps it juicy while cooking.
Fresh garlic
Adds aromatic depth and a savoury edge to balance the sweetness.
Soy sauce
Provides saltiness and umami, giving the chicken a deeper, more complex flavour.
Smoked paprika
Adds warmth, earthiness, and a subtle smokiness that pairs perfectly with hot honey.
Chilli flakes
OPTIONAL! For those who love extra heat. Leave out if serving guests, or offer them on the side.
Lemon juice
Brightens the marinade and helps tenderise the chicken.
Salt & pepper
Simple but essential — they make the marinade sing.

Everything else…

Flatbreads (good quality or homemade)
Use good-quality store-bought wraps or your own homemade sourdough discard flatbreads (let me know if you’d like the recipe!). Soft tacos also work, or serve everything as a salad bowl with sliced avocado for extra satiety.
Cos lettuce
Fresh, crisp, and naturally sweet. I love using cos because it stays crunchy in the fridge and its size makes prep easy. Iceberg or butter lettuce also work well.
Cucumber
Adds coolness and crunch, balancing the warm, sticky honey chicken. Swap for any other fresh veg you enjoy.
Pickled red onion
Provides acidity and colour, instantly lifting the whole wrap. I keep a homemade batch in the fridge for quick lunches, but store-bought works well too.
Coriander (optional)
Adds brightness and a burst of freshness. If you’re not a coriander fan, mint, parsley, dill, or basil are all lovely alternatives.

Step-by-step photos

Mixing up garlic sauce

Marinating chicken

Grilling chicken

Slicing grilled chicken

Assembling flatbreads