Chipotle chillies are dried, smoked jalapeño peppers, and despite being huge in America are new to our shops. They can be found at large branches of Sainsbury's, delis and some mail order companies such as www.coolchile.co.uk. They have a gloriously smoky, fiery flavour that goes beautifully with the sweetness of honey and balsamic vinegar. This is an easy, delicious marinade. If you can't get hold of chipotles try a tablespoon of hot, smoked ground paprika as an alternative.

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

(plus marinating time)

Cooking time: 10 minutes

For the marinade

1 tbsp honey

2 tsp balsamic vinegar

2 chipotle chillies

1 fat clove garlic

Salt and pepper

tsp cumin seeds, freshly ground

4 tbsp olive oil

800g chicken thighs, cut into strips

For the wrap

A wholewheat flatbread

A large handful of coriander leaves

Cos lettuce leaves

½ avocado

A pickled jalapeño, sliced

Smash up the garlic, salt, cumin seeds and chipotle chillies with a pestle and mortar. Add the rest of the ingredients and smear over chicken thighs. Marinade for at least 45 minutes, preferably a few hours. Char-grill for 8-10 minutes depending on the size of your strips. This chicken is delicious with rice for supper. For lunch, wrap the chicken up with the coriander, cos lettuce leaves, jalapeño and avocado, and make everyone jealous at work.

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