Description
Firecracker Chicken Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a spicy-sweet sauce for an irresistible meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these wraps are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can easily whip up these delicious wraps that are sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve them with your favorite dips or on a bed of greens for added crunch. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (about 400g), thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup hot chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (white or rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry for thickening)
- 4 large tortillas or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1 carrot, julienned
- ½ cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley leaves (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or yogurt-based sauce (optional spread)
- Sesame seeds or green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together hot chili sauce, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
- Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and seasonings; cook until browned (6–8 minutes).
- Pour sauce over the chicken; simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- Prepare vegetables by slicing as desired.
- Warm tortillas briefly in a pan or microwave.
- Assemble wraps with mayo (if using), lettuce/cabbage, chicken mixture, and veggies.
- Roll tightly and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg