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Thai Chicken Wraps with Crunchy Asian Slaw


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  • Author: Maya Thornwell
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings

Description

A fresh and vibrant wrap filled with marinated chicken, crunchy Asian slaw, and a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or a light but satisfying dinner.


Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

For the Peanut Sauce

  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 12 tbsp warm water (to thin)

For the Asian Slaw

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste

For the Wraps

  • 4 large flour tortillas or flatbreads
  • Extra cilantro and chopped peanuts (optional)


Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
    Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic powder, ginger, and chili flakes. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate 10–30 minutes.
  2. Make the Peanut Sauce:
    Stir together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add warm water until smooth.
  3. Mix the Slaw:
    Combine cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro. Toss with lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  4. Cook the Chicken:
    Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side or until done. Rest, then slice.
  5. Assemble the Wraps:
    Spread peanut sauce on each tortilla. Add chicken and slaw. Garnish with cilantro or peanuts if desired. Roll tightly and serve.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas briefly to prevent cracking.
  • For meal prep, store components separately and assemble before eating.
  • Swap chicken for tofu, shrimp, or rotisserie chicken.
  • Add sriracha or chili crisp for extra heat.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes