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Thai Peanut Chicken Wrap

Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps

These easy Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps are a simple and healthy lunch recipe that tastes delicious any time of day. Soft flour tortillas are filled with seasoned chicken, crunchy coleslaw, and peanuts, all tied together with a slightly spicy homemade peanut sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 wraps
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Thai
Calories: 449

Ingredients
  

Peanut Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
Wraps & Filling
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 breasts cooked chicken chopped or sliced
  • 6 large flour tortillas

Method
 

  1. Prepare the peanut sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, oil, peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, fresh ginger, and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
    1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil, 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 1 large garlic clove
  2. Mix the slaw: In a separate large bowl, combine the shredded coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the vegetables and stir until everything is well-coated. Let this mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the chicken.
    3 cups coleslaw mix, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  3. Prepare the chicken: If you are cooking the chicken fresh, pound the breasts to a 1-inch thickness and season with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Sauté in a pan with a small amount of oil until cooked through, then chop or slice into bite-sized pieces.
    2 breasts cooked chicken
  4. Warm the tortillas: To make the tortillas more pliable and easier to roll, heat them in the microwave for about 10 to 15 seconds.
    6 large flour tortillas
  5. Assemble the wraps: Lay a warm tortilla flat and place an equal portion of the chicken and the peanut coleslaw mixture in the center.
  6. Roll and serve: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it tightly to create a wrap. If necessary, secure the wrap with a toothpick. Cut the wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

To ensure the meat stays juicy, pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking. For the best texture, always assemble the wraps right before you plan to eat them to prevent the tortilla from becoming soggy.