Description
These Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender sautéed chicken breast strips paired with fresh bell peppers, cucumber, and cilantro are wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves or soft tortillas, all drizzled with a creamy, tangy peanut sauce made from natural peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey. This easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and zesty flavors with vibrant textures, making it an ideal healthy wrap option that can be enjoyed immediately or packed for a meal on the go.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup mixed color bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves or tortillas for wrapping
Peanut Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare and Cook the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper, then sauté them in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the chicken is cooking, thinly slice the bell peppers and cucumber. Chop the fresh cilantro and set aside.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, combine the creamy natural peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, and honey. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and well blended. If the sauce is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding a little water until desired thickness is reached.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay out the lettuce leaves or tortillas on a flat surface. Layer the cooked chicken strips, sliced bell peppers and cucumber, then sprinkle with chopped cilantro on top.
- Add Peanut Sauce: Drizzle the peanut sauce generously over the assembled ingredients in each wrap.
- Wrap and Serve: Roll the lettuce leaves or tortillas tightly around the fillings. Serve the wraps immediately for best freshness, or wrap securely for an on-the-go meal option.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice or flavor intensity by adding chili flakes or more lime juice to the peanut sauce.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure you use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari and opt for lettuce wraps rather than tortillas.
- These wraps are great for meal prep and can be stored wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; however, add the peanut sauce just before eating to prevent sogginess.
- If preferred, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein source.
