Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Marinated chicken with crisp vegetables in sweet chili sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas
# What You Need:
→ Meat
01 - 2 medium chicken breasts (about 10.5 oz), cut into thin strips
→ Marinade & Sauce
02 - 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
→ Wraps & Garnishes
11 - 4 large flour tortillas
12 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
13 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
14 - Lime wedges, to serve
# Steps:
01 - Combine chicken strips with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat and let stand for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave for 20 seconds until pliable and flexible.
04 - Lay each warm tortilla flat. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise down the center if using. Arrange one-quarter of cooked chicken on top, followed by lettuce, carrot, bell pepper, spring onions, and cucumber.
05 - Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and squeeze lime juice over filling. Fold in both sides tightly and roll from bottom to top. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sweet and spicy glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating that sticky restaurant style coating you usually have to order out for
- Everything happens in one pan and comes together faster than delivery would arrive
02 -
- Don't skip marinating the chicken, even for just 10 minutes, because it makes all the difference in flavor penetration
- Warm tortillas are essential, otherwise they will crack and tear when you try to roll them
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables into similar sized strips so you get every texture in each bite
- These wraps are best eaten immediately, but you can prep all the components ahead and assemble when ready