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Spicy Peanut Chicken Wraps

These vibrant wraps are packed with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a punchy, spicy peanut sauce.

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Spicy Peanut Chicken Wraps

Get ready for a flavor explosion with these Spicy Peanut Chicken Wraps! They're quick, vibrant, and incredibly satisfying, bringing together savory chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a wonderfully addictive spicy peanut sauce all tucked into a soft tortilla. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Peanut Sauce

  • ¼ 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 grated fresh ginger
  • ½ tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1-2 tbsp warm water (to thin)

For the Wraps

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced or cut into strips
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional, for crunch)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    First, make the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and sriracha until smooth. Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches a pourable, but still thick, consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Warm the tortillas according to package directions (microwave for 15-20 seconds or briefly in a dry skillet) to make them more pliable.

  4. Step 4

    To assemble the wraps: Lay out a tortilla. Spread a spoonful of peanut sauce down the center. Top with a portion of cooked chicken, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and cilantro.

  5. Step 5

    Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly from the bottom. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately, perhaps with extra peanut sauce for dipping, and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for added crunch.

Tips

  • Want to make it vegetarian? Swap the chicken for pan-fried tofu or roasted chickpeas!
  • You can prep the sauce and chop the veggies ahead of time for even quicker assembly.

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