Description
These delightful wraps combine tender chicken, sweet chili sauce, and colorful veggies, enveloped in a warm tortilla for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (grilled, baked, or shredded rotisserie)
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 4 large tortillas (flour or whole wheat)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cucumber, sliced thin
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- Optional: shredded cheese
- Optional: avocado slices
- Optional: fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, or basil)
- Optional: a squeeze of lime
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
- Toss the sliced chicken with the sweet chili sauce until well coated.
- Prepare the veggies: slice the cucumber, bell pepper, and julienne the carrot.
- Warm your tortillas in a dry pan over medium heat, about 10 to 15 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the wraps by laying down sweet chili chicken on each tortilla, topping with lettuce and veggies, and optional toppings.
- Wrap tightly, folding in the sides and rolling from the bottom. Slice diagonally to present.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in sweet chili sauce for an hour before cooking. You can also substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg