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Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps
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Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps

These Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps feature tender chicken glazed in sweet chili sauce with crisp fresh vegetables and creamy spread, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Ready in just 20 minutes, they're perfect for quick lunches, easy dinners, or meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into thin strips or small chunks
  • 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce like Mae Ploy or Frank's RedHot Sweet Chili
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice for marinade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil for cooking
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt or a mix of both
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce for the spread
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice for the spread
  • 4 large 10-inch flour tortillas or spinach wraps
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce Romaine, Iceberg, or Butter Lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large carrot julienned or coarsely grated
  • 0.5 English cucumber cut into thin matchsticks
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add the sliced chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours covered in the refrigerator.
  2. While the chicken marinates, prepare the creamy spread. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  3. Prep all your vegetables: wash and dry the lettuce, shred the red cabbage, julienne or grate the carrot, cut the cucumber into matchsticks, chop the cilantro, and slice the green onions.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken, reserving the excess marinade in the bowl. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through with caramelized edges.
  5. Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky and glossy, coating every piece of chicken. Remove from heat.
  6. Warm the tortillas for 20-30 seconds in the microwave between damp paper towels, or heat them one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft and pliable.
  7. Lay a warm tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous tablespoon of the creamy chili sauce down the center, leaving a 2-inch border at the top and bottom.
  8. Layer with shredded lettuce, red cabbage, carrot, and cucumber. Place a generous portion of the sweet chili chicken down the center on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and green onions.
  9. Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla inward over the filling. Then, starting from the bottom edge closest to you, tightly roll the tortilla upward, tucking the filling in as you go, until you have a secure wrap. Slice in half on a diagonal for easier eating.

Notes

  • Slice chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking throughout.
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas - this prevents cracking and tearing when rolling.
  • Let the hot chicken cool for a minute before adding to wraps to prevent wilting the vegetables.
  • Don't overfill the wraps - restraint ensures they hold together when eating.
  • For meal prep, store cooked chicken and vegetables separately, then assemble fresh wraps when ready to eat.
  • Rotisserie chicken works great as a shortcut - just warm it with the marinade ingredients.