Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and crisp vegetables wrapped with creamy Thai peanut sauce for a fresh, flavorful meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp fresh 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 fresh 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 thinly 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. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, and chili-garlic sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Gradually add warm water and stir until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
04 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for a few seconds until soft and pliable.
05 - Spread a generous tablespoon of peanut sauce down the center of each tortilla. Layer on the cooked chicken, shredded carrots, sliced bell pepper, shredded cabbage, and green onions. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and chopped roasted peanuts.
06 - Drizzle additional peanut sauce over the filling, fold the sides inward, and roll each wrap tightly. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lime.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The peanut sauce comes together in about two minutes with just a bowl and a whisk, and it tastes like something from a restaurant.
- You get crunch, creaminess, brightness, and protein all rolled into something you can eat with your hands.
02 -
- If the peanut sauce sits too long it thickens into a paste, so whisk in another splash of warm water right before using.
- Overcooking the chicken is the fastest way to make these wraps disappointing, so pull the strips from the pan the moment they are just cooked through.
03 -
- Taste the peanut sauce before you add the water, because some peanut butters are saltier than others and you may want to adjust seasoning first.
- Toast the chopped peanuts in the dry skillet for one minute before sprinkling them on, because that extra step doubles their flavor.