Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Tender chicken with crisp vegetables wrapped in soft tortillas with rich peanut sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Peanut Sauce
06 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (optional)
12 - 1/4 cup warm water
→ Wraps & Vegetables
13 - 4 large flour tortillas
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:
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 marinate while the pan heats up.
02 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken 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 adjust to reach your preferred consistency.
04 - Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few seconds on each side, or microwave briefly, until pliable and easy to fold.
05 - Spread a generous tablespoon of peanut sauce down the center of each tortilla. Layer with the cooked chicken, shredded carrots, sliced bell pepper, purple cabbage, and green onions. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts on top.
06 - Drizzle additional peanut sauce over the filling, fold in the sides of each tortilla, and roll up tightly. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately with a wedge of fresh lime.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The peanut sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything from noodles to roasted broccoli.
- Everything cooks in under twenty minutes, which makes this a lifesaver on busy evenings when you still want something satisfying.
02 -
- Do not skip warming the tortillas because cold ones crack and tear no matter how gently you try to fold them.
- Taste the peanut sauce before assembling and adjust lime or honey based on your peanut butter because natural brands vary wildly in sweetness.
03 -
- Slice the chicken against the grain before marinating so every bite is tender instead of chewy.
- Let the peanut sauce rest for ten minutes after mixing so the flavors fully meld and the consistency thickens perfectly.