Description
These Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps offer a deliciously spicy and sweet combination packed with fresh veggies and tender chicken, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or light dinner. Easy to prepare and customizable with optional toppings like avocado and cheese, these wraps bring vibrant flavors and a delightful crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (grilled, baked, or shredded rotisserie)
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Wrap and Veggies
- 4 large tortillas (flour or whole wheat)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cucumber, sliced thin
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
Optional Add-ons
- Shredded cheese
- Avocado slices
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, or basil)
- A squeeze of lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the Chicken: After resting, slice the chicken thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness and easy wrapping.
- Coat with Sweet Chili Sauce: Toss the sliced chicken in a bowl with the sweet chili sauce until the pieces are evenly coated, infusing the meat with a flavorful glaze.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the cucumber and bell pepper into thin strips, and julienne the carrot. Shred the lettuce and set all veggies aside.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a dry pan over medium heat or microwave them for 10–15 seconds to make them pliable and prevent cracking when wrapping.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay each tortilla flat and layer with shredded lettuce, coated chicken, cucumber, bell pepper, and carrot. Add any optional toppings like shredded cheese, avocado slices, or fresh herbs, and finish with a squeeze of lime if desired.
- Wrap and Serve: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from one end to the other. Cut the wraps diagonally in half for easy handling and serve immediately or pack for lunch on the go.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation if short on time.
- Warming tortillas before assembling prevents cracking and makes rolling easier.
- Adjust the spice level by adding sriracha or chili flakes to the sweet chili sauce mixture.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute regular tortillas with gluten-free wraps.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Wraps
- Method: Skillet Cooking, No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion, Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: sweet chili chicken wrap, chicken wraps, quick lunch recipe, easy chicken wrap, spicy chicken wrap, healthy wraps, Asian-inspired wraps
