Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps (Printable Version)

Tender chicken in sweet chili sauce with crisp vegetables wrapped in warm tortillas

# What You 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

# How To Make:

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.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat.
03 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
04 - Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise down the center of each tortilla if using. Distribute the cooked chicken evenly among the tortillas.
05 - Top the chicken with shredded lettuce, julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, spring onions, and cucumber.
06 - Add fresh cilantro leaves and squeeze lime juice over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and spicy sauce creates restaurant-level flavor in just 30 minutes
  • Everything comes together in one pan, making cleanup effortless
  • These wraps are perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend lunches
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan steams the chicken instead of searing it, so cook in batches if needed
  • The tortillas must be warm or they will crack when you try to roll them
  • Roll everything tightly but not so tight that the fillings burst out the ends
03 -
  • A sharp knife makes julienned vegetables effortless and uniform
  • Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes so the juices redistribute

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