b'Spicy Egg and Chicken WrapsRecipe and photos reprinted with permission from: LETS BRUNCH: 100 Recipes for the Best Meal of the Week By Belinda Smith-Sullivan Photographs by Susan Barnson HaywardGibbs Smith / September 2020Wraps make for a wonderful meal on the go! Consider this for a fun picnic brunch. YIELD: 8 INGREDIENTS2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,cut into -inch strips Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 | ADD NEW TWISTS4 tablespoons unsalted butterAnother winning strategy is to simply rethink favorites. 3 large poblano chile peppers, seeded and dicedSmith-Sullivans recipe for Blackened Catfish on Herb 8 scallions, choppedGrits with Pineapple Relish, for example, is a playful takecup chopped cilantro, dividedon shrimp and grits, and seems to delight Southerners 8 large eggs, beatenespecially, she says. 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheeseSwitching out proteins works similarly. A 2018 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas, warmedMintel report tracked new protein competition atcup spicy salsa, optionalbreakfast, listing the sudden popularity of chicken in the morning, plus Greek yogurt, plant-based proteins, METHOD seafood and higher quality meats.Season chicken with salt, pepper and chile powder. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook until done,3 | DRESS UP THE DRINKSstirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes. Remove and keep warm.Well-conceived cocktails are also key with bold brunch In the same skillet, wiped clean, add butter. Saut the peppersflavors. Smith-Sullivan includes numerous cocktails in until tender, about 5 minutes. Add scallions and half cilantro, andher cookbook, leveraging trending flavors like blood cook for 1 minute. Add eggs and scramble until softly set, then foldorange, cucumber and grapefruit. in cheese.In North Augusta, S.C., Julie Nye-McNeely, of Spread warm tortillas on a clean flat surface. Divide the chickenSomething So Right Events, caters more brunch and eggs evenly among the tortillas. Spoon 1 tablespoon of salsaweddings all the time, and says guests flock to well-over each, and sprinkle with remaining cilantro.stocked mimosa and Bloody Mary bars. You have your To finish the wrap, fold in the sides toward the center, fold up theolives, celery, shrimp that you can add to it, or cilantro. bottom third, tucking the filling in as you roll up, and keep rolling upYou can make a whole meal out of a Bloody Mary bar if until you reach the end. Use additional salsa on the edge to help sealyou do it right! the wrap. Place wrap seam side down and cut diagonally.38 CATERING MAGAZINE cateringmagazine.com'