Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps (Printable View)
Juicy chicken with crisp vegetables in a creamy Thai peanut sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas for an easy meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Thai Peanut Sauce
07 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
12 - 1/4 cup warm water, plus more as needed
→ Wraps & Assembly
13 - 4 large flour tortillas or whole wheat wraps
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
16 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
17 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
18 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
19 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
20 - Lime wedges, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove from the skillet and let rest briefly before slicing into thin strips.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using. Gradually add warm water while whisking until the sauce is smooth and reaches a pourable consistency. Adjust with additional water as needed.
04 - Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15 seconds per side, or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, until soft and pliable.
05 - Spread a generous spoonful of peanut sauce across the center of each warm tortilla. Layer with sliced chicken strips, shredded carrots, red cabbage, bell pepper, green onions, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with additional peanut sauce and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts if desired.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom. Slice each wrap in half on a diagonal and serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The peanut sauce alone is worth making, and you will want to put it on everything from noodles to roasted vegetables.
- Everything comes together in about half an hour with zero fancy equipment or hard to find ingredients.
02 -
- Do not skip resting the chicken after cooking or you will lose all those delicious juices onto your cutting board instead of keeping them in the meat.
- The peanut sauce thickens as it sits, so if you are prepping ahead, stir in a splash of warm water to loosen it before assembling.
03 -
- Warm your tortillas directly over a gas flame for a few seconds per side for a lightly charred flavor that elevates the whole wrap.
- Double the peanut sauce recipe and keep the extra in a jar for dipping spring rolls, drizzling over grain bowls, or eating off a spoon at midnight.