Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps (Printable version)

Tender chicken in sweet chili sauce with crisp vegetables, all wrapped in soft tortillas for a quick meal.

# What you'll 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine chicken strips with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave for 15–20 seconds until pliable. Keep warm covered with a clean kitchen towel.
04 - Lay out each warmed tortilla. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise down the center if desired. Distribute the cooked chicken evenly among the tortillas.
05 - Top each portion of chicken with shredded lettuce, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, spring onions, and julienned cucumber. Arrange in an even layer down the center of each tortilla.
06 - Sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves over the vegetables. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the filling to taste just before rolling.
07 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly from bottom to top to enclose the filling. Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and spicy sauce creates this incredible sticky coating that makes everything taste restaurant-quality
  • You can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup
  • Theyre portable enough for lunch but impressive enough for guests
02 -
  • Don't skip marinating the chicken, even for just 10 minutes, because it makes a huge difference in flavor penetration
  • The sauce will thicken and become sticky as it cooks, which is exactly what you want for coating the chicken
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables into thin, uniform strips so they roll up neatly without falling out
  • Let the chicken rest for a minute after cooking so the sauce thickens slightly and sticks better

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