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Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps

Tender chicken strips coated in creamy peanut sauce with fresh vegetables, wrapped in soft tortillas for the perfect fusion meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 wraps
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Thai-Inspired
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasonings
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • salt and pepper to taste
Wrap Components
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups purple cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 0.25 cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 2 green onions sliced
Peanut Sauce
  • 0.33 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2-3 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 lime juiced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken strips with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook chicken strips for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  3. While chicken cooks, prepare peanut sauce by whisking together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl.
  4. Gradually add warm water to peanut sauce mixture, whisking until smooth and creamy. Add lime juice and adjust consistency as needed.
  5. Remove cooked chicken from heat and toss with half of the prepared peanut sauce, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
  6. Warm tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds or in a dry skillet for 1 minute per side until pliable.
  7. Lay each tortilla flat and spread a thin layer of remaining peanut sauce in the center, leaving borders for wrapping.
  8. Divide chicken evenly among tortillas, placing it in a line across the center of each wrap.
  9. Top chicken with purple cabbage, julienned carrots, bell pepper slices, cilantro leaves, and chopped peanuts.
  10. Fold bottom edge of tortilla up over filling, then fold in sides and roll tightly from bottom to top, creating a secure wrap.
  11. Cut each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately, or wrap in foil for storage.

Notes

For meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before eating. Peanut sauce can be made up to a week ahead and stored refrigerated. Substitute almond butter for peanut allergies.