Description

These Asian Chicken Salad Wraps are a delicious and healthy lunch option featuring shredded chicken mixed with fresh vegetables and a creamy peanut dressing. Wrapped in soft flour tortillas, they offer a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors with a satisfying crunch from toasted almonds. Quick and easy to prepare, these wraps are ideal for a nutritious meal on the go or a light, flavorful lunch.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Salad

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
8 large flour tortillas or wraps
1/4 cup sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

For the Dressing

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 to 3 tablespoons warm water (to thin dressing)

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Instructions

Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha (if using), minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add warm water gradually and whisk until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, carrots, cabbage, sliced red bell pepper, green onions, chopped cilantro, and toasted almonds. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture.
Toss the Salad: Use tongs or a large spoon to toss all ingredients thoroughly until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Assemble the Wraps: Lay out the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the chicken salad mixture evenly among all tortillas, placing it in the center of each.
Roll the Wraps: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to encase the filling. Slice each wrap in half diagonally for easy serving.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the wraps with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately for best freshness and taste.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut to save prep time.
For a lighter and gluten-free option, substitute tortillas with large lettuce leaves as wraps.
Add extra sriracha if you prefer more heat in your dressing.
You can swap peanut butter with almond butter for a different nutty flavor.