Description
These Peanut Chicken Wraps combine tender cooked chicken breasts with a crunchy coleslaw mix and shredded carrots, all tossed in a flavorful homemade peanut sauce. Wrapped in soft tortillas and garnished with roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro, they make for a quick, satisfying, and delicious meal perfect for lunch or an easy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Wraps:
- 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
For the 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
Instructions
- Prepare 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 ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
- Mix Vegetables and Peanuts: In a separate large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over this mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Let it sit to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the tortillas and chicken.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat each tortilla for about 10 seconds in the microwave to make them pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- Assemble the Wraps: Divide the chopped or sliced cooked chicken breasts and the coleslaw mixture evenly over each tortilla.
- Roll the Wraps: Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling to form wraps. Secure with toothpicks if necessary to keep them closed during serving or transport.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- These wraps can be served cold or at room temperature, making them great for packed lunches.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
