Description
These Peanut Chicken Wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped in large tortillas with a crunchy coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, and roasted peanuts, all tossed in a flavorful and creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this recipe offers a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with a satisfying crunch and a hint of ginger and garlic.
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 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
- Mix the Vegetables and Nuts: In a separate bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, chopped fresh cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat. Let this sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat each tortilla in the microwave for about 10 seconds. This will make them more pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- Assemble the Wraps: Divide the chopped or sliced cooked chicken evenly among the tortillas. Top each with the peanut slaw mixture. Roll each tortilla tightly around the fillings, using toothpicks to secure the wraps if necessary.
Notes
- Roast peanuts beforehand if not using pre-roasted for added flavor.
- For a spicier wrap, increase crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Use cooked grilled or roasted chicken breasts for best flavor and texture.
- Can substitute tortillas with whole wheat for a healthier option.
- Serve wraps immediately or wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
