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Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps

Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps

A quick, healthy, and flavorful lunch or light dinner featuring tender chicken in a vibrant sweet chili sauce, nestled in a soft wrap with crisp veggies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For the Wraps
  • 4 large tortillas flour or whole wheat
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Prep the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until fully cooked and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  3. Make the Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
    1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  4. Combine: Pour the sweet chili sauce mixture over the cooked chicken. Stir to coat evenly and cook for another minute, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
    1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  5. Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a microwave or on a dry skillet for a few seconds each, until pliable.
    4 large tortillas
  6. Assemble the Wraps: Lay a tortilla flat. Add 1/4 of the shredded lettuce, carrots, and sweet chili chicken to the center. Top with chopped cilantro and green onions.
    4 large tortillas, 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  7. Wrap: Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom.
    4 large tortillas
  8. Serve: Cut the wrap in half (optional) and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps!

Notes

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking for desired spice level. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.