Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps – Flavorful, Crunchy & Ready in Minutes

🎉 Introduction

Say goodbye to boring lunches and hello to these bold, protein-packed Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps! Bursting with crunchy veggies, juicy chicken, and a rich, slightly spicy peanut sauce, these wraps are everything you want in a satisfying, wholesome meal.

Wrapped in soft tortillas and packed with vibrant ingredients like coleslaw mix, carrots, cilantro, and peanuts, this easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes — no pork, no alcohol, and completely customizable. Whether you’re meal prepping or whipping up a quick lunch, these wraps deliver major flavor with minimal fuss.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Medium mixing bowl
• Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Measuring spoons & cups
• Spoon or whisk
• Skillet (optional for warming tortillas)

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 Meat

• 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded

🥬 Fruits & Vegetables

• ½ cup shredded carrot
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ½ tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ tablespoon grated or minced ginger
• ¼ cup roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped
• 3 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)

🍯 Condiments

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
• ¼ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to heat preference)

🧂 Seasonings & Mixes

• Salt and pepper to taste (optional)

🫙 Oils & Vinegars

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

🌯 Breads & Wraps

• 4 large tortillas (whole wheat, flour, or gluten-free)

💧 Liquids

• 1 tablespoon water (to thin peanut sauce)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Make the Thai Peanut Sauce

• In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar or honey, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, and water.
• Whisk or stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness by adding more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Filling

• In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, coleslaw mix, carrots, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
• Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken and veggie mix.
• Toss until everything is well coated and evenly mixed.

Step 3: Warm the Tortillas (Optional)

• Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds on each side or microwave covered with a damp towel for 10–15 seconds.

Step 4: Assemble the Wraps

• Lay each tortilla flat. Spoon a generous portion of the chicken mixture into the center.
• Fold the bottom up, then fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito.

Step 5: Serve

• Slice in half, secure with a toothpick if needed, and serve immediately with extra chopped peanuts or a lime wedge.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4 wraps
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes (if warming tortillas or reheating chicken)
• Total Time: 20 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Storage:
  Wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheating:
  Best eaten cold or at room temperature. If needed, reheat just the chicken mixture before wrapping.
• Make-Ahead Tip:
  Store components separately and assemble wraps fresh for best texture.

🥄 Variations

• Vegetarian Option: Use tofu or chickpeas instead of chicken.
• Lettuce Wraps: Swap tortillas for large romaine or butter lettuce leaves.
• Low-Carb: Use low-carb or almond flour wraps.
• Spice Level: Add more Sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat lovers.
• Extra Veggies: Add sliced bell peppers, cucumber, or edamame.
• Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
• Crunch Upgrade: Top with crushed ramen noodles or crispy wonton strips.
• Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free soy sauce and wraps.
• No Sugar: Omit sweetener or use a few drops of stevia.
• Meal Prep: Make the chicken filling ahead of time and store up to 3 days.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use rotisserie chicken?
   Yes, it’s a great time-saver. Just shred and use as directed.
2. Is this recipe spicy?
   Mild to medium. Adjust Sriracha to control the heat level.
3. Can I freeze the wraps?
   Not recommended — the fresh veggies and sauce don’t freeze well.
4. Can I use almond or cashew butter instead of peanut?
   Absolutely! It changes the flavor slightly but still tastes great.
5. Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
   Yes — store in the fridge up to 5 days. Stir before using.
6. Is this good for kids?
   Yes! Just reduce or skip the Sriracha to make it kid-friendly.
7. What goes well on the side?
   Try fruit salad, rice paper veggie rolls, or cucumber slices.
8. Can I skip the coleslaw mix?
   You can use just shredded cabbage or other crunchy greens.
9. Is this high in protein?
   Yes — especially with chicken and peanuts.
10. How do I keep wraps from getting soggy?
    Don’t overfill and eat shortly after assembling. Wrap tightly.

🏁 Conclusion

These Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps are creamy, crunchy, spicy, and refreshing — all in one bite. They’re ideal for quick meals, make-ahead lunches, or energizing dinner options. With clean ingredients and bold flavors, this pork-free, alcohol-free recipe is your new lunchtime lifesaver.

Whether you’re craving something comforting or looking for a balanced, satisfying wrap, this Thai-inspired recipe checks every box.

Adam

Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps – Flavorful, Crunchy & Ready in Minutes

Say goodbye to boring lunches and hello to these bold, protein-packed Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps! Bursting with crunchy veggies, juicy chicken, and a rich, slightly spicy peanut sauce, these wraps are everything you want in a satisfying, wholesome meal. Wrapped in soft tortillas and packed with vibrant ingredients like coleslaw mix, carrots, cilantro, and peanuts, this easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes — no pork, no alcohol, and completely customizable. Whether you’re meal prepping or whipping up a quick lunch, these wraps deliver major flavor with minimal fuss.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 wraps

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍗 Meat

• 2 cooked chicken breasts chopped or shredded

🥬 Fruits & Vegetables

• ½ cup shredded carrot
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
• ½ tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ tablespoon grated or minced ginger
• ¼ cup roasted salted peanuts roughly chopped
• 3 cups coleslaw mix shredded cabbage and carrots

🍯 Condiments

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
• ¼ cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce adjust to heat preference

🧂 Seasonings & Mixes

• Salt and pepper to taste optional

🫙 Oils & Vinegars

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

🌯 Breads & Wraps

• 4 large tortillas whole wheat, flour, or gluten-free

💧 Liquids

• 1 tablespoon water to thin peanut sauce

Equipment

• Medium mixing bowl
• Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Measuring spoons & cups
• Spoon or whisk
• Skillet (optional for warming tortillas)

Method

 

Step 1: Make the Thai Peanut Sauce

1. In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar or honey, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, and water.
2. Whisk or stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness by adding more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Filling

1. In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, coleslaw mix, carrots, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
2. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken and veggie mix.
3. Toss until everything is well coated and evenly mixed.

Step 3: Warm the Tortillas (Optional)

1. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds on each side or microwave covered with a damp towel for 10–15 seconds.

Step 4: Assemble the Wraps

1. Lay each tortilla flat. Spoon a generous portion of the chicken mixture into the center.
2. Fold the bottom up, then fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito.

Step 5: Serve

1. Slice in half, secure with a toothpick if needed, and serve immediately with extra chopped peanuts or a lime wedge.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Storage:
Wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Reheating:
Best eaten cold or at room temperature. If needed, reheat just the chicken mixture before wrapping.

Make-Ahead Tip:
Store components separately and assemble wraps fresh for best texture.

🥄 Variations

Vegetarian Option: Use tofu or chickpeas instead of chicken.

Lettuce Wraps: Swap tortillas for large romaine or butter lettuce leaves.

Low-Carb: Use low-carb or almond flour wraps.

Spice Level: Add more Sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat lovers.

Extra Veggies: Add sliced bell peppers, cucumber, or edamame.

Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.

Crunch Upgrade: Top with crushed ramen noodles or crispy wonton strips.

Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free soy sauce and wraps.

No Sugar: Omit sweetener or use a few drops of stevia.

Meal Prep: Make the chicken filling ahead of time and store up to 3 days.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes, it’s a great time-saver. Just shred and use as directed.

Is this recipe spicy?
Mild to medium. Adjust Sriracha to control the heat level.

Can I freeze the wraps?
Not recommended — the fresh veggies and sauce don’t freeze well.

Can I use almond or cashew butter instead of peanut?
Absolutely! It changes the flavor slightly but still tastes great.

Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
Yes — store in the fridge up to 5 days. Stir before using.

Is this good for kids?
Yes! Just reduce or skip the Sriracha to make it kid-friendly.

What goes well on the side?
Try fruit salad, rice paper veggie rolls, or cucumber slices.

Can I skip the coleslaw mix?
You can use just shredded cabbage or other crunchy greens.

Is this high in protein?
Yes — especially with chicken and peanuts.

How do I keep wraps from getting soggy?
Don’t overfill and eat shortly after assembling. Wrap tightly.

🏁 Conclusion

These Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps are creamy, crunchy, spicy, and refreshing — all in one bite. They’re ideal for quick meals, make-ahead lunches, or energizing dinner options. With clean ingredients and bold flavors, this pork-free, alcohol-free recipe is your new lunchtime lifesaver.

Whether you’re craving something comforting or looking for a balanced, satisfying wrap, this Thai-inspired recipe checks every box.