Description
Peanut Chicken Wraps are a delicious, quick, and healthy meal that combines tender chicken with a creamy, savory peanut sauce. Wrapped in soft tortillas with fresh veggies, these wraps are packed with flavor and texture in every bite. The peanut sauce provides a delightful balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors, while the chicken adds protein and richness. Whether you’re making these wraps for a weeknight dinner, a meal prep option, or a satisfying lunch, they’re sure to become a go-to recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cooked and sliced
- 4 large flour tortillas or whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon warm water (to thin the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
Ingredient Highlights
- Chicken: Lean, protein-packed chicken is the base of these wraps, providing a hearty and filling component.
- Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter forms the base of the sauce, offering a smooth and rich flavor.
- Soy Sauce: Adds a savory, salty depth to the peanut sauce that balances the sweetness of honey.
- Fresh Veggies: Lettuce, carrots, and cucumbers add crunch and freshness, creating a nice contrast to the creamy peanut sauce.
Instructions
Prepare the Peanut Sauce:
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and lime juice (if using). Add warm water a little at a time to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the peanut sauce and adjust the flavors if needed, adding more honey for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or lime juice for brightness.
Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables:
- Cook the Chicken: If you haven’t already cooked the chicken, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any desired spices. Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Prepare the Veggies: While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables by shredding or slicing the lettuce, carrots, and cucumber into thin strips.
Assemble the Wraps:
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface. Add a generous handful of lettuce to each tortilla, followed by the sliced chicken, carrots, and cucumber. Drizzle the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Add a few cilantro leaves for extra flavor and freshness, if desired.
- Wrap It Up: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up tightly from the bottom. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
Serve:
- Serve Immediately: Slice the wraps in half and serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for added crunch and garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350-400 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 30g