Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps (Print Version)
Tender chicken, crisp veggies and creamy Thai peanut sauce tucked into soft tortillas for a satisfying, quick meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp lime juice
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
05 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
→ Peanut Sauce
06 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 2 tbsp lime juice
09 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tsp chili-garlic sauce (optional for heat)
12 - 1/4 cup warm water
→ Wraps & Vegetables
13 - 4 large flour tortillas or wraps
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
16 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
17 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
18 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
19 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the sliced chicken with soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Toss to coat evenly and let rest while the skillet heats.
02 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, and chili-garlic sauce until smooth. Gradually add warm water and stir until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
04 - Warm each tortilla briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave for a few seconds until pliable and soft.
05 - Spread a generous tablespoon of peanut sauce down the center of each tortilla. Layer with cooked chicken, shredded carrots, sliced bell pepper, purple cabbage, and green onions. Top with fresh cilantro and chopped roasted peanuts.
06 - Drizzle additional peanut sauce over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll each wrap tightly. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lime.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The peanut sauce alone is worth making, and you will find yourself putting it on everything from rice bowls to carrot sticks.
- Everything comes together in about half an hour with ingredients that are easy to keep stocked.
02 -
- If the peanut sauce seems too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time because it thins out fast and you cannot undo it.
- Do not overcook the chicken or it will dry out inside the wrap where no amount of sauce can save it.
03 -
- Taste the peanut sauce before adding any chili garlic sauce, then build the heat slowly because it intensifies as it sits.
- Toasting the chopped peanuts in the dry skillet for one minute before sprinkling them on takes the flavor from good to unforgettable.