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Speedy Spicy Peanut Chicken Wraps

Quick and flavorful wraps filled with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a zesty peanut sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Speedy Spicy Peanut Chicken Wraps

When you're craving something fresh, flavorful, and incredibly fast, these Speedy Spicy Peanut Chicken Wraps are your new best friend! Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a punchy homemade peanut sauce all wrapped up in a soft tortilla—they're satisfying, fun to eat, and perfect for a light lunch or easy weeknight dinner. No cooking required if you use rotisserie chicken!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Peanut Sauce

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp warm water (more as needed for consistency)

For the Wraps

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, grated or julienned
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 large flour tortillas or lettuce wraps
  • Optional: chopped peanuts for topping

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and minced garlic. Whisk in warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Taste and adjust spice or sweetness as desired.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped bell pepper, and fresh cilantro. Pour about half of the prepared peanut sauce over the mixture and toss to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.

  3. Step 3

    Warm tortillas slightly (optional, but makes them more pliable). Lay out a tortilla, spoon a generous amount of the chicken and veggie mixture onto the center. Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly from the bottom.

  4. Step 4

    Serve immediately with the remaining peanut sauce for dipping, and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts if desired. These wraps are also great for packed lunches!

Tips

  • For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for pan-fried tofu or canned chickpeas.
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice to the filling for an extra burst of freshness.
  • If using lettuce wraps, opt for sturdy leaves like butter lettuce or romaine hearts.

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