Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Flavor-packed wraps with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and rich peanut sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - ½ teaspoon ground ginger
→ Peanut Sauce
08 - ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 2 tablespoons warm water
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
13 - 1 tablespoon honey
14 - 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
→ Wraps & Vegetables
15 - 4 large flour tortillas or wraps
16 - 1 cup shredded carrots
17 - 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
18 - 1 cup cucumber, julienned
19 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
20 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
21 - 1 cup shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
02 - While the chicken marinates, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, warm water, lime juice, honey, and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl. Stir until completely smooth, adjusting with additional warm water to reach your preferred drizzling consistency.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
04 - Lay each tortilla flat on a work surface. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of peanut sauce across the center of each wrap. Layer with shredded lettuce, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, and fresh cilantro leaves.
05 - Arrange the sliced chicken over the vegetable layer on each wrap. Drizzle with additional peanut sauce and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts for added crunch.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling. Slice each wrap in half on a diagonal and serve immediately with extra peanut sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The peanut sauce comes together in about sixty seconds and tastes like something from a restaurant.
- It turns basic weeknight chicken into something you will actually crave again.
02 -
- Do not skip the resting step for the chicken or you will lose all those juices onto your cutting board.
- The peanut sauce thickens as it sits, so make it slightly thinner than you think it needs to be.
03 -
- Slice the chicken against the grain and at a slight angle for the most tender bites in every wrap.
- Taste the peanut sauce before assembling and adjust the lime or honey until it sings, balance is everything.