Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps (Printable Version)

Tender chicken in sweet chili marinade with crisp vegetables and herbs wrapped in warm tortillas.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp ground ginger
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Wraps & Fillings

08 - 4 large flour tortillas
09 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
10 - 1 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1 cup diced cucumbers
12 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
13 - Lime wedges for serving

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Place chicken breasts in a bowl and season with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine sweet chili sauce and soy sauce. Pour half the mixture over the chicken and reserve the remainder for drizzling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Remove chicken from skillet and allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and warm.
06 - Lay a tortilla flat and layer with shredded lettuce, chicken strips, shredded carrots, diced cucumbers, and cilantro.
07 - Drizzle the reserved sweet chili sauce mixture over the filled tortilla.
08 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly from the bottom to form a secure wrap.
09 - Repeat the assembly process with remaining tortillas and fillings.
10 - Slice wraps diagonally and serve with lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sweet chili and soy marinade transforms basic chicken into something that tastes restaurant-quality but takes barely any real effort.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, which means you can go from "what's for lunch" to eating something genuinely delicious without a long commitment.
  • The wraps stay fresh for a few hours if you keep the components separate, making them perfect for meal prep or spontaneous picnics.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period after cooking the chicken, it's not wasted time, it's the difference between juicy chicken and chicken that's been wrung dry on the cutting board.
  • The marinade needs time to actually work, rushing it to 15 minutes might seem faster but the flavor difference between 30 minutes and 45 minutes is worth the wait.
03 -
  • If your sweet chili sauce seems too sweet for your taste, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice or a splash of rice vinegar to the marinade, it'll brighten everything immediately.
  • Slice the chicken against the grain, it sounds technical but it genuinely makes the difference between tender strips and chewy ones, take a second to look at which way the muscle fibers run.
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