Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps

🎉 Introduction

If you’re looking for a fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make lunch or dinner, these Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps are just the thing. Packed with tender chicken, crunchy coleslaw, shredded carrots, and roasted peanuts, all tied together with a creamy, slightly spicy Thai-inspired peanut sauce, they’re a satisfying meal you can prepare in under 30 minutes.

These wraps are perfect for meal prep, work lunches, or even a quick family dinner. With a balance of savory, nutty, sweet, and tangy flavors, plus a refreshing crunch from the veggies, every bite is packed with texture and taste.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Spoon or spatula

🛒 Ingredients

Meats

• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped

Fruits & Vegetables

• ½ cup carrot, shredded
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ½ tablespoon garlic, minced
• ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• ¼ cup peanuts, roasted & salted, roughly chopped
• 3 cups coleslaw mix

Condiments

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
• ¼ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

Oils & Vinegars

• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

Liquids

• 1 tablespoon water

Breads

• 4 large tortillas or wraps

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Make the Peanut Sauce

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar (or honey), sriracha, garlic, ginger, and water.
• Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with a little more water if needed.

Step 2: Prep the Chicken and Veggies

• Chop the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine chicken, coleslaw mix, shredded carrot, and cilantro.

Step 3: Toss with Sauce

• Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and veggie mixture.
• Toss gently until everything is well coated.

Step 4: Assemble the Wraps

• Lay a tortilla flat on a cutting board.
• Spoon the chicken and veggie mixture into the center.
• Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
• Fold in the sides, roll tightly, and slice in half.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

• Serve immediately for best texture, or wrap in foil/parchment for a grab-and-go meal.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4 wraps
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes (if cooking chicken)
• Total Time: 25 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Storage: Store the filling separately from tortillas to keep wraps from getting soggy. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Make-Ahead: Cook chicken and prep veggies in advance, then assemble wraps fresh.
• Reheating: These wraps are best cold or at room temperature. If you prefer them warm, lightly heat the filling in a skillet before wrapping.

🥄 Variations

• Protein Swap: Use shrimp, tofu, or rotisserie chicken instead.
• Extra Crunch: Add sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, or shredded red cabbage.
• Spicy Kick: Add more sriracha or chili flakes to the sauce.
• Low-Carb Option: Swap tortillas for lettuce wraps.
• Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter or tahini in place of peanut butter.
• Cheesy Twist: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or cheddar before rolling.
• Herbal Boost: Add Thai basil or mint for extra freshness.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use rotisserie chicken?
   Yes, it’s a great time-saver.
2. What type of tortillas work best?
   Large flour tortillas or whole wheat wraps hold the filling well.
3. Can I make this vegetarian?
   Yes, substitute tofu or chickpeas for chicken.
4. Can I meal prep these wraps?
   Yes, but keep filling and tortillas separate until ready to eat.
5. Is the sauce spicy?
   Mild with a touch of heat—add more sriracha if you like it hotter.
6. Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
   Absolutely—it adds more texture.
7. Can I freeze the wraps?
   Not recommended, as fresh veggies don’t thaw well.
8. How can I make it gluten-free?
   Use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and gluten-free tortillas.
9. What can I serve with these wraps?
   Fresh fruit, cucumber salad, or edamame make great sides.
10. Can kids eat these wraps?
    Yes—just reduce or omit the sriracha for a milder flavor.

🏁 Conclusion

These Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps are the perfect blend of flavor, crunch, and convenience. With tender chicken, crisp coleslaw, fresh herbs, and a creamy peanut sauce, every bite is satisfying and delicious.

They’re quick to make, easy to pack for lunch, and versatile enough to customize with your favorite proteins or veggies. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or whipping up a fast dinner, these wraps are guaranteed to become a household favorite.

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Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps

If you’re looking for a fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make lunch or dinner, these Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps are just the thing. Packed with tender chicken, crunchy coleslaw, shredded carrots, and roasted peanuts, all tied together with a creamy, slightly spicy Thai-inspired peanut sauce, they’re a satisfying meal you can prepare in under 30 minutes. These wraps are perfect for meal prep, work lunches, or even a quick family dinner. With a balance of savory, nutty, sweet, and tangy flavors, plus a refreshing crunch from the veggies, every bite is packed with texture and taste.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 wraps

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Meats

• 2 chicken breasts cooked and chopped

Fruits & Vegetables

• ½ cup carrot shredded
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
• ½ tablespoon garlic minced
• ½ tablespoon fresh ginger grated
• ¼ cup peanuts roasted & salted, roughly chopped
• 3 cups coleslaw mix

Condiments

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
• ¼ cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

Oils & Vinegars

• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

Liquids

• 1 tablespoon water

Breads

• 4 large tortillas or wraps

Equipment

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Spoon or spatula

Method

 

Step 1: Make the Peanut Sauce

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar (or honey), sriracha, garlic, ginger, and water.
2. Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with a little more water if needed.

Step 2: Prep the Chicken and Veggies

1. Chop the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, coleslaw mix, shredded carrot, and cilantro.

Step 3: Toss with Sauce

1. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and veggie mixture.
2. Toss gently until everything is well coated.

Step 4: Assemble the Wraps

1. Lay a tortilla flat on a cutting board.
2. Spoon the chicken and veggie mixture into the center.
3. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
4. Fold in the sides, roll tightly, and slice in half.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

1. Serve immediately for best texture, or wrap in foil/parchment for a grab-and-go meal.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Storage: Store the filling separately from tortillas to keep wraps from getting soggy. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Make-Ahead: Cook chicken and prep veggies in advance, then assemble wraps fresh.

Reheating: These wraps are best cold or at room temperature. If you prefer them warm, lightly heat the filling in a skillet before wrapping.

🥄 Variations

Protein Swap: Use shrimp, tofu, or rotisserie chicken instead.

Extra Crunch: Add sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, or shredded red cabbage.

Spicy Kick: Add more sriracha or chili flakes to the sauce.

Low-Carb Option: Swap tortillas for lettuce wraps.

Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter or tahini in place of peanut butter.

Cheesy Twist: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or cheddar before rolling.

Herbal Boost: Add Thai basil or mint for extra freshness.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes, it’s a great time-saver.

What type of tortillas work best?
Large flour tortillas or whole wheat wraps hold the filling well.

Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes, substitute tofu or chickpeas for chicken.

Can I meal prep these wraps?
Yes, but keep filling and tortillas separate until ready to eat.

Is the sauce spicy?
Mild with a touch of heat—add more sriracha if you like it hotter.

Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Absolutely—it adds more texture.

Can I freeze the wraps?
Not recommended, as fresh veggies don’t thaw well.

How can I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and gluten-free tortillas.

What can I serve with these wraps?
Fresh fruit, cucumber salad, or edamame make great sides.

Can kids eat these wraps?
Yes—just reduce or omit the sriracha for a milder flavor.

🏁 Conclusion

These Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps are the perfect blend of flavor, crunch, and convenience. With tender chicken, crisp coleslaw, fresh herbs, and a creamy peanut sauce, every bite is satisfying and delicious.

They’re quick to make, easy to pack for lunch, and versatile enough to customize with your favorite proteins or veggies. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or whipping up a fast dinner, these wraps are guaranteed to become a household favorite.