Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps: Make this easy, flavorful meal tonight! Tender chicken, fresh veggies & a zesty sweet chili sauce youll crave. Quick & delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (like Mae Ploy)
- 8–12 large butter or Boston lettuce leaves
- Fresh Fixings:
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
- 1 large carrot, julienned or shredded
- Flavor Boosters:
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Finishing Touches:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken:: First things first, let’s get that chicken ready. Dice your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch chunks. I usually season them simply with a pinch of salt and pepper before cooking. Honestly, I’ve tried marinading sometimes, but for a quick weeknight, a simple seasoning is totally fine. You’re going for even pieces here, so they cook consistently. This is where I sometimes get a little messy, chicken juice everywhere, oops!
- Sauté the Chicken:: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s shimmering, add your seasoned chicken. Cook it for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s beautifully golden brown and cooked through. You want a nice sear on the outside! I always make sure not to overcrowd the pan, or the chicken will steam instead of brown, and that’s a no-go for these Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps. If you have too much, cook it in batches.
- Add the Sweet Chili Sauce:: Once the chicken is cooked, pour in your sweet chili sauce. Stir it all together, making sure every piece of chicken is coated in that gorgeous, sticky, sweet-spicy goodness. Let it simmer for just a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken perfectly. Oh, the smell at this point is just incredible – honestly, it makes my mouth water every single time!
- Prep Your Veggies:: While the chicken is doing its thing, get your veggies ready. Julienne your bell peppers and carrots, and thinly slice your cucumber. I like to keep them in separate bowls for easy assembly later. This is my favorite part, all those vibrant colors laid out! I’ve definitely chopped my finger once or twice trying to rush this step, so take your time, hon.
- Assemble the Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps:: Now for the fun part – assembly! Lay out your butter lettuce leaves. Spoon a generous amount of the sweet chili chicken into each leaf. Then, pile on your crunchy bell peppers, carrots, and cucumber. Don’t be shy, load them up! I sometimes overstuff mine, and they burst, but that’s part of the charm, right? A little kitchen chaos is fine.
- Garnish and Serve:: Finally, sprinkle a good amount of fresh cilantro over your wraps. A squeeze of fresh lime juice over everything just before serving really brightens the flavors and ties it all together. The aroma of the cilantro and lime with that sweet chili chicken is just heavenly. These Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps are best enjoyed immediately, so dig in!