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Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps Recipe

4.8 from 116 reviews

These Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps offer a deliciously balanced combination of creamy peanut dressing, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and crunchy peanuts, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this recipe blends bright, spicy, and savory flavors inspired by Thai cuisine, with minimal prep and no cooking required beyond warming the tortillas.

Ingredients

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Peanut Dressing

  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 12 teaspoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • Water, as needed to thin dressing

Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Wraps

  • 6 large flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peanut Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sriracha sauce. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth and the peanut butter is fully incorporated. If the dressing is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time to reach a pourable but still thick consistency that can coat the back of a spoon.
  2. Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, coleslaw mix, grated carrots, fresh cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Toss gently to evenly distribute all ingredients, ensuring the chicken is cut into manageable bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
  3. Dress the Filling: Pour the prepared peanut dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Using tongs or two large spoons, fold the ingredients together gently to coat everything evenly with the flavorful dressing. Let the mixture rest for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the vegetables to slightly soften and the flavors to meld beautifully.
  4. Prepare the Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas to make them pliable and easier to roll. You can microwave them covered with a damp paper towel for about 30 seconds or heat them in a dry skillet for 15 seconds per side if you prefer a slightly toasted exterior.
  5. Assemble and Serve: Lay each warmed tortilla flat on a clean surface. Place approximately one sixth of the filling mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll from the bottom up tightly to enclose the filling. Slice diagonally if desired for easier handling. Serve immediately while still warm and fresh for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for the best flavor and texture in the dressing.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha sauce according to your preferred spice level.
  • Rotisserie chicken works well as a convenient cooked chicken option.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour tortillas with gluten-free wraps or large lettuce leaves.
  • These wraps can be prepared ahead by mixing the filling and dressing but assemble tortillas just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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