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Thai peanut chicken wraps with fresh vegetables and homemade peanut sauce on white plate

Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps

Tender chicken and fresh vegetables wrapped with homemade Thai peanut sauce for a quick, flavorful meal ready in 15 minutes with pre-cooked chicken.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter creamy, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce adjust to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons water optional, for thinning
  • 2 chicken breasts cooked and chopped (about 2 cups), or use rotisserie chicken
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix pre-shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrot grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, or substitute fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 4-6 large flour tortillas burrito-size

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Microwave

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sriracha until smooth and well combined. The sauce should have the consistency of heavy cream. If it seems too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped chicken, coleslaw mix, grated carrot, cilantro, and chopped peanuts. Drizzle the prepared peanut sauce over the mixture and toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and coleslaw to soften slightly.
  3. Place tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds to warm and soften them, preventing cracking during rolling. Alternatively, warm individually in a dry skillet for about 15 seconds per side.
  4. Lay a warmed tortilla flat and spoon 3/4 to 1 cup of filling down the center, leaving about 2 inches of space on the sides. Fold in the left and right sides, then roll from the bottom up, keeping the filling tucked in tightly. For meal prep, roll very tightly and wrap in parchment. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe takes 15 minutes with pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken. If cooking chicken from scratch, add 15-20 minutes. Store filling and sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Peanut sauce thickens when refrigerated, add a splash of water to thin before serving. For meal prep, prepare components ahead and assemble wraps fresh. Can substitute almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini for peanut butter. Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free option. Assembled wraps can be refrigerated for up to 2 days but are best fresh.