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Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps: Easy 20-Minute Lunch or Dinner Recipe

Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps: Easy 20-Minute Lunch or Dinner Recipe
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These Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps are a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce, paired with a creamy chili spread, and wrapped with crisp vegetables in a soft tortilla – a delicious fusion of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Marinade/Glaze:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into thin strips or small chunks
  • 1/2 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
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

For the Creamy Spread:

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (or a mix of both)
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

For the Wrap Assembly:

  • 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
  • 1/2 English cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Chicken and Marinade In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Marinate chicken and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Make the Creamy Spread Combine mayonnaise (or yogurt), sweet chili sauce, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Cook the Chicken Cook marinated chicken in oil until caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Glaze the Chicken Simmer cooked chicken with reserved marinade until thickened.
  5. Step 5: Warm the Tortillas Heat tortillas until soft and warm.
  6. Step 6: Assemble the Wraps Spread creamy sauce on tortillas, add vegetables, chicken, cilantro, and green onions.
  7. Step 7: Fold and Roll Tightly Roll up the wraps tightly and slice diagonally for serving.

Notes

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Mixing Bowls (small and medium)
  • Whisk
  • Sharp Knife and Cutting Board

Nutrition

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