Description

These Peanut Chicken Wraps are a quick and healthy lunch option featuring tender cooked chicken breasts, crunchy coleslaw, and a flavorful homemade peanut sauce wrapped in soft flour tortillas. The wrap combines savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors, with fresh ingredients like cilantro and ginger to enhance the taste. This easy recipe makes 6 satisfying wraps perfect for any mealtime.

Ingredients

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 flour 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 ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced

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Instructions

Make the Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together all the peanut sauce ingredients—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.
Prepare the Coleslaw Mixture: In a separate large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, chopped fresh cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over this mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Let it sit to allow flavors to meld while you prepare the tortillas and chicken.
Warm the Tortillas: Heat each tortilla in the microwave for about 10 seconds to make them soft and pliable, which helps when rolling the wraps without cracking.
Assemble the Wraps: Divide the cooked chicken breasts evenly among the tortillas, followed by the peanut coleslaw mixture. Distribute ingredients generously to ensure balanced flavors in each wrap.
Roll and Secure: Tightly roll each tortilla with the fillings inside. Use toothpicks if needed to keep the wraps securely closed during handling and serving.

Notes

You can substitute store-bought peanut sauce to save time, though homemade sauce adds fresher flavors.
To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas and gluten-free soy sauce.
Serve wraps immediately for optimal freshness, or wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Add extra veggies like sliced bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch and nutrition.
Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American