Why I love these peanut chicken wraps
A few years ago, I was working at this restaurant in Green Bay and they added these amazing peanut chicken wraps to their menu. They had a delicious peanut-y sauce that was just spicy enough to burn a little. And they’re loaded with cilantro, which means I automatically love them.
I ate them everyday for lunch when I worked and I would sometimes get one to go before I left at night. It turns out that they don’t even have it on their menu anymore anyway, but, thankfully, they’re super easy to make at home so I can have them whenever I want now.
If you like this recipe, you have to try these spicy chicken sliders, and this Kung pao chicken and this coconut chicken.
more dairy free lunch recipes: kale caesar salad / turkey club sandwich / sesame noodles / bbq pork banh mi sandwich
Ingredient notes:
- Soy sauce – We normally use reduced-sodium soy sauce. To make this recipe gluten free, swap tamari sauce for the soy sauce.
- Chicken breast – You can use any type of pre-cooked chicken, for this recipe I pan seared a couple breasts but you could use a rotisserie if you prefer.
- Wraps – Again for gluten free, swap the traditional wraps and use gluten free tortilla wraps.
- Cilantro – If you don’t like cilantro, you can easily leave it out or replace with fresh chives or green onion.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
The following is a detailed overview of the recipe steps with added tips and tricks for recipe success. For a simplified and printable version, including ingredient amounts and more formal instructions, see the recipe card below.
How to make chicken wraps with peanut sauce
Make the peanut sauce. This step is optional. I’ve had fantastic results with store bought peanut sauce, so I would recommend this just as much as I would a homemade sauce. If you want it, my go-to peanut sauce is listed in the recipe card below.
Cook the chicken breast. Cook the chicken however you want. You can bake it, sauté it, grill it, or ever buy cooked chicken from the store. Do whatever makes you happy.
I like to pound my chicken breast to about 1″ inch thickness and season them with salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Then I cook them in a frying pan with a tiny bit of oil.
Mix the coleslaw. Mix the shredded cabbage, carrots, cilantro and peanut in a large bowl. Mix it with the peanut sauce (add 2 – 3 tablespoons of water if you’re using store bought sauce, just to thin in a bit).
Assemble your wraps. Fill each tortilla with equal amounts of chicken and coleslaw mixture. Fold in sides and roll to create a wrap, and cut in half before serving. If you need to, secure the wraps with toothpicks to keep them together.
If you want to prepare this chicken wrap recipe ahead of time, hold of on assembling until ready to serve to keep the tortillas from getting soggy.
More takeout inspired recipes: Thai basil chicken / chicken pho / Chinese chicken and broccoli / beef and broccoli noodles
Peanut Chicken Wraps
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 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 pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut sauce ingredients.
- In another bowl, add the cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and peanuts. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir. Let this sit while you prepare the tortillas and chicken.
- Heat up the tortillas for about 10 seconds in the microwave to make them easier to work with.
- Divide the chicken and coleslaw between each tortilla
- Roll tightly, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Recipe inspired by Once Upon A Chef.
Loved this recipe! Made the peanut sauce. Only change I did was to use a bag of broccoli slaw instead of cabbage and carrots. Tastes just like a restaurant wrap. Will make again!
I made the peanut sauce and fell in love. I didn’t want to eat tortilla so I jus use grilled chicken with spinach, cabbage (coleslaw mix) and honey roasted peanuts with this dressing. I’m craving lunch everyday now. Thank you!
How much of the store bought peanut sauce should you Use?
The recipe makes about 1 cup of sauce, so around that, but it’s really up to you and how much sauce you like!
Made homemade flour tortillas for this and the peanut sauce per the recipe provided it didn’t even take five minutes to make the sauce and it was so delicious! I love the subtle hint of heat from the ginger and red pepper flakes. Will definitely make again.
Definitely planning to make this. I don’t see your recommendation for a store bought peanut sauce — can you please share that?
I don’t have a specific recommendation. I can’t remember what kind I bought last time. I’ll be sure to check and get back to you!
Trader Joes has a great asian peanut dressing!
I used store bought peanut sauce. Recipe is easy and quick to put together. Definitely add the shredded carrots and peanuts. Delicious crunchy sandwiches
Update -Aug 2023 Trader Joes in Orange County CA discontinued their asian peanut dressing. So disappointed because it was delicious for store bought. I have yet to find another one as good.
What store bought brand peanut sauce
do you use?
That’s a good question! I actually can’t remember. I’m sorry. Next time I buy some, I’ll be sure to make a note of it!
These were amazing! The first day I made a wrap and the second day I just ate it like a salad. Any chance you have the nutrition info on just the sauce? i’m doing weight watchers and I would love to know how many points this would be. The sauce was simply delish!