Description
Delicious and vibrant Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps featuring tender skillet-cooked chicken, fresh crisp vegetables, and a creamy homemade peanut sauce, all wrapped in whole wheat or rice tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner, offering a harmonious blend of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Wraps
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large whole wheat or rice tortillas
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1-2 tablespoons water (to thin the sauce, as needed)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Add chicken breasts to the hot skillet once the oil is shimmering.
- Cook thoroughly: Cook chicken about 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and no longer pink inside. Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
- Prepare peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if the sauce is too thick to reach desired consistency.
- Slice chicken: After resting, thinly slice the chicken breasts into strips suitable for filling wraps.
- Assemble wraps: Lay a tortilla flat and spread a generous spoonful of peanut sauce in the center.
- Add fillings: Layer sliced chicken, shredded carrots, red cabbage, cucumber slices, and cilantro leaves over the sauce.
- Wrap it up: Fold the tortilla sides over the filling and roll from bottom to top tightly to form a wrap.
- Repeat: Assemble the remaining wraps with the rest of the ingredients.
- Slice and serve: Cut wraps diagonally in half and serve with extra peanut sauce on the side for dipping.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of each wrap for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Use chicken thermometer to ensure chicken is properly cooked for safety.
- Adjust water amount in peanut sauce to get your preferred sauce thickness.
- Whole wheat tortillas boost fiber content, while rice tortillas offer a gluten-free option.
- Peanut sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For extra spice, add a dash of chili flakes or sriracha to the peanut sauce.
