Peanut Chicken Wrap Recipe (2024)

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These easy, chicken wraps with peanut sauce are such an simple and healthy lunch recipe, but they’re delicious any time of day. Soft flour tortillas are filled with seasoned chicken, crunchy coleslaw and peanuts with a slightly spicy, homemade sauce. Feel free to swap store bought sauce to make them even easier.Makes 6 chicken wraps.

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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.

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Here’s what you’ll need to make this chicken wrap recipe:

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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.

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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.

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Tips for making chicken wraps with peanut sauce:

  • 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.
  • To make this recipe gluten free, swap tamari sauce for the soy sauce and use gluten free tortilla warps.
  • If you don’t like cilantro, you can easily leave it out or replace with fresh chives or green onion.
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Complete the meal:

  • Ginger salad dressing
  • Strawberry sangria
  • Miso brussels sprouts
  • Spicy cucumber salad

More chicken recipes you’ll love:

  • Kung pao chicken
  • Chicken tortilla soup
  • Chicken and broccoli
  • Spicy chicken sliders
  • Coconut chicken
  • Pecan crusted chicken
  • Ground chicken tacos
  • Baked chicken kabobs

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Peanut Chicken Wraps

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These easy, peanut chicken wraps are a simple and healthy lunch recipe, but they’re delicious any time of day. Soft flour tortillas are filled with seasoned chicken, crunchy coleslaw and peanuts with a slightly spicy, homemade sauce.

  • Author: Melissa Belanger
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 wraps 1x

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
  • 1/41/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut sauce ingredients.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat up the tortillas for about 10 seconds in the microwave to make them easier to work with.
  4. Divide the chicken and coleslaw between each tortilla
  5. Roll tightly, securing with toothpicks if necessary.

Notes

Store bought peanut sauce may also be used.

  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Wrapping
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 20.9 g
  • Sodium: 1314.9 mg
  • Fat: 26.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45.1 g
  • Fiber: 7.5 g
  • Protein: 32.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 62.1 mg

Keywords: dairy free, Thai, easy, lunch

Recipe inspired by Once Upon A Chef.

Published: April 11, 2019. Updated: April 2, 2022.

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FAQs

What does a chicken wrap contain? ›

Crispy Chicken Wraps are loaded with crispy seasoned chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and a hefty drizzle of ranch dressing, all rolled up in a soft, chewy tortilla.

What goes with a chicken wrap? ›

Then when you're ready to eat, assemble the wrap and toast it. What should I serve with these wraps? Mmmmm so many options here. More of that green salad with honey mustard dressing, sliced veggies, potato chips, sweet potato fries, spinach side salad, a warm bowl of soup or fresh fruit.

Are chicken snack wraps healthy? ›

Overall Nutrition

They have 80 to 90 calories from fat, or about one-third of the total calories from fat. Each snack wrap has 18 g protein and 26 to 28 g total carbohydrates. The Ranch snack wrap has 2 g of sugars, and the Honey Mustard and Chipotle BBQ wraps have 4 to 5 g sugars.

Are chicken wraps healthy? ›

How healthy are chicken wraps? They are really as healthy as you make them! That's why we are using healthy ingredients for these easy wraps like whole wheat tortillas, fresh veggies, chicken (for added protein) and a healthy sauce for wraps!

What does Chick Fil A put in their chicken wraps? ›

Sliced grilled chicken breast nestled in a fresh mix of green leaf lettuce with a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, tightly rolled in a flaxseed flour flat bread.

How do you assemble chicken wraps? ›

Sprinkle shredded cheese over the whole tortilla. Add sliced chicken down the center from right to left, lengthwise. Fold in the right and left side of the tortilla. Starting from the side closest to you, fold over and tuck all of the ingredients in tight and roll.

Is it okay to eat chicken wraps everyday? ›

No meal should be off-limits as long as it fits within your recommended daily caloric intake of 2,000 to 2,400 calories for active women and 2,400 to 3,000 calories for active men. Watch out for hidden, calorie-packed additives in store-bought chicken wraps or when ordering at restaurants.

How healthy is Chick Fil A chicken wrap? ›

#1: The Grilled Cool Wrap. At 350 calories, 29g of carbs, 13g of fiber, and 43g of protein, that's pretty damn balanced. The caveat? The Avocado Lime Ranch, Creamy Salsa and Garden Herb Ranch dressings have crappy ingredients and almost as many calories as the wrap itself.

Are chicken wraps healthier than sandwiches? ›

There isn't much nutritional difference between bread and wraps. Both contain similar ingredients, except the bread is leavened with yeast and a wrap is flat. The Nutrition Facts labels show similar nutritional profiles for one wrap and two slices of commercially baked bread.

Are wraps OK for weight loss? ›

To wrap things up (no pun intended) Younkin says that wraps can be detrimental to weight loss goals when they're white bread rather than whole-wheat. "It all depends on the ratio of protein and fiber to the total calories. The best option is a whole wheat wrap or bread that's high in fiber and protein," she points out.

Which wrap is the healthiest? ›

Opt for whole grain

Taylor recommends choosing 100% whole-grain products whenever available. “Spinach wraps may look and sound healthier,” she notes, “but they contain only trace amounts of spinach and are typically made with refined grains — meaning no calorie or carb savings. And no added fiber.”

Is it OK to eat cold chicken wraps? ›

These simple but delicious Chicken Wraps make a perfect speedy lunch or dinner. Packed with gooey cheese, crispy sweetcorn, BBQ sauce and shredded chicken, they can be served cold or toasted to a crunchy golden crisp.

Is a chicken wrap healthier than a chicken sandwich? ›

“Both can be a healthy option,” says Sara Haas, RDN, LDN, a chef and registered dietitian. “It really depends on what the wrap or sandwich is made with, how big it is and what's inside!

Is a chicken wrap healthier than a burger? ›

Wraps also seem like a fresh and healthy option for those navigating away from meat-and-cheese-packed fast food burgers — however, their caloric content may take users by surprise. A simple Spicy Chicken Wrap from Wendy's has nearly 100 calories and 7 grams of fat more than a Junior-Sized Cheeseburger.

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