Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps (Printable version)
Juicy chicken with crisp veggies in sweet chili sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas for a quick, flavorful lunch.
# What you'll need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 12 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cucumber, sliced into thin strips
→ Sauce
11 - ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
→ Wraps
14 - 4 large flour tortillas
# Directions:
01 - Slice chicken breasts into thin strips against the grain for even cooking.
02 - Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken strips and cook 5–7 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
03 - Whisk together sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice in small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in dry skillet or microwave for 20 seconds until pliable and easy to fold.
05 - Spread sauce over center of each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, cucumber, and cooked chicken.
06 - Fold in sides of tortilla and roll tightly from bottom to secure filling. Cut diagonally in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and spicy sauce hits every craving without overwhelming the fresh vegetables
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, including prep time
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken or it will steam instead of sear
- The sauce needs to hit the tortilla before the vegetables or everything slides around
03 -
- A handful of crushed peanuts over the chicken adds incredible texture
- Grilled tofu works beautifully here, just press it first to remove excess water