Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps feature tender chicken breasts simmered and shredded in a flavorful sweet chili sauce with soy and lime, paired with crunchy fresh vegetables and herbs, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This easy, vibrant dish makes a perfect quick dinner that’s both satisfying and full of zest.
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 lime, juice only
Vegetables and Garnishes
- Green lettuce
- 1 medium Daikon radish, shredded
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- ½ red onion, sliced
- Sweet peppers, chopped
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Wraps
- 6 large tortillas or wraps
- Sweet Chili Sauce, for garnish
Instructions
- Simmer the Chicken: In a medium pot, combine chicken breasts, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice over medium heat. Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Shred and Thicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken into bite-sized chunks within the pot. Uncover, reduce heat to low, and allow the chicken to simmer gently so the sauce thickens, intensifying the flavors as you prepare the other ingredients.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and dry the green lettuce. Shred the carrots and Daikon radish, dice the cucumber, slice the red onion, and chop the sweet peppers. Keep these fresh and crisp for assembling the wraps.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay out a tortilla or wrap, place a few pieces of lettuce as a base, then add generous amounts of shredded veggies followed by spoonfuls of the saucy shredded chicken (drain any excess liquid). Drizzle extra sweet chili sauce on top, garnish with fresh cilantro, then roll the wrap tightly.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy these wraps fresh to appreciate the combination of warm chicken and crisp veggies with the tangy sweet chili flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier meat if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to taste to control sweetness and spice level.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure soy sauce is gluten-free or use tamari.
- To make the wraps ahead, keep the chicken and veggies separate to preserve texture, then assemble just before serving.
- Add avocado slices or crushed peanuts for extra creaminess and crunch.
