Description

These Peanut Chicken Wraps are a quick and healthy lunch option featuring tender cooked chicken breasts, crunchy coleslaw mix, and peanuts wrapped in soft flour tortillas drizzled with a creamy, slightly spicy homemade peanut sauce. Perfect for a light meal any time of day, these wraps combine fresh vegetables, protein, and flavorful sauce for a delicious and satisfying dish.

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

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Instructions

Prepare 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 coleslaw and peanuts: In another bowl, combine coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Pour the peanut sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly. Let it sit to allow flavors to meld while you prepare the rest.
Warm tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 10 seconds to make them pliable and easier to roll without tearing.
Assemble wraps: Divide the chopped or sliced cooked chicken evenly among the tortillas. Top with the peanut coleslaw mixture, spreading it evenly.
Roll wraps: Tightly roll each tortilla around the filling to form a wrap. Secure with toothpicks if needed to hold the shape while serving or eating.

Notes

You can use store-bought peanut sauce to simplify the recipe if preferred.
For extra spice, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to your taste.
Cooked chicken can be grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken used.
These wraps are best eaten fresh but can be stored wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas and tamari instead of soy sauce.

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