Thai Chicken Wrap with Crunchy Asian Slaw
Thai Chicken Wrap with Crunchy Asian Slaw is a vibrant and satisfying meal that combines juicy chicken with fresh, colorful vegetables. This easy-to-make dish features a delicious peanut sauce that enhances the flavors of the tender chicken and crunchy slaw, making it perfect for lunch or a light dinner. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this wrap is ideal for busy weeknights or a casual gathering. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes wrapped in warm tortillas or flatbreads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- ½ red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 scallions (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas or flatbreads
- Extra cilantro and chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic powder, ginger, and chili flakes. Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until browned (about 6-8 minutes per side). Slice into strips.
- For the peanut sauce, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, and warm water until smooth.
- Combine all slaw ingredients in a large bowl and toss well.
- Assemble wraps by layering sliced chicken and slaw in tortillas; drizzle with peanut sauce and wrap tightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg