Description
These Peanut Chicken Wraps combine tender cooked chicken, crunchy coleslaw, and a flavorful peanut sauce for a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, these wraps are easy to assemble and offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors with a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes and freshness from cilantro.
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 large garlic clove (minced)
Wrap Filling
- 3 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (chopped or sliced)
- 6 large tortillas
Instructions
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the Slaw Mixture: In another bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the mixture and stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly. Let it sit to allow flavors to meld while you prep the other components.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat each tortilla in the microwave for about 10 seconds to make them more pliable and easier to roll without tearing.
- Assemble the Wraps: Evenly divide the chopped or sliced cooked chicken breasts among the tortillas. Top the chicken with the peanut slaw mixture, distributing it evenly over each tortilla.
- Roll the Wraps: Tightly roll each tortilla around the filling to form a wrap. Use toothpicks to secure them if needed, ensuring they hold together when served.
- Serve: Cut the wraps diagonally if desired and serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy, and flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with cooked shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the spiciness level according to your preference.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas and gluten-free soy sauce.
- The wraps are best served fresh but can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to one day.
- Add extra fresh herbs like mint or basil for added brightness.
