Thai Peanut Chicken Salad Wraps (Print Version)

Shredded chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy peanut sauce wrapped in soft tortillas for a light, zesty dish.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup cucumber, julienned
05 - 2 cups napa cabbage or romaine lettuce, shredded
06 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

→ Peanut Sauce

07 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
13 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 2–3 tablespoons warm water

→ Assembly

16 - 4 large flour tortillas or wraps
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
18 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of warm water. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency for the sauce.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, shredded napa cabbage or romaine lettuce, and sliced scallions. Pour approximately two-thirds of the prepared peanut sauce over this mixture and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
03 - Gently warm the large flour tortillas or wraps to enhance their pliability for easier rolling.
04 - Spoon a generous portion of the chicken and vegetable filling into the center of each warmed tortilla. Drizzle additional peanut sauce over the filling. If desired, sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves and chopped roasted peanuts.
05 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla over the filling, then roll up tightly from the bottom to create secure wraps.
06 - Slice the assembled wraps in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses only everyday grocery finds so no specialty shopping needed
  • Family and kid friendly but never boring thanks to the savory peanut dressing
  • Thirty minutes from start to finish with very little actual cooking time
  • Great for meal prep and easy to customize for different tastes
02 -
  • High in protein thanks to lean chicken and peanuts
  • Natural source of vitamins and fiber with all those vibrant veggies
  • Flexible for gluten free and vegetarian diets with simple swaps
  • Peanut butter gives this wrap its signature flavor and is always my favorite part I love how the creamy sauce wraps every bite in comfort while those crunchy peanuts on top remind me of my first trip to a street food market with my little one we still talk about how messy and tasty it was
03 -
  • Do not rush the step where you coat the salad with sauce tossing gently keeps the veggies crisp but fully flavored
  • If making for a crowd prep all the veggies in advance and set up a wrap building station people love piling on their favorites
  • I learned this the messy way if you use extra sauce inside the wrap make sure to fold and roll tightly so nothing escapes when you bite in

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