Description
These Thai Chicken Wraps combine crunchy quick-pickled vegetables, tender shredded chicken, and a creamy sweet chili mayo sauce all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for a light yet flavorful meal, they balance fresh, tangy, sweet, and savory notes with an optional creamy avocado twist. Ready in about 30 minutes, this easy stovetop prep recipe is ideal for lunch or a casual dinner.
Ingredients
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Pickled Vegetables
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 2 cups radishes, cut into matchsticks
- 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 English cucumber, cut into matchsticks (about 1 cup)
Wrap Components
- 4 medium (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 handfuls baby spinach (about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s/Best Foods recommended)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 large ripe avocado, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped (optional, including tender stems)
Instructions
- Pickle Veggies: In a large bowl, combine the matchstick carrots, radishes, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let this mixture stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes and up to an hour, stirring gently every 15 minutes to distribute the flavors. The longer it sits, the better the flavor development.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay out the four tortillas on a flat surface. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the mayo and chili sauce mixture evenly over the center of each tortilla. Place a handful of baby spinach on each. Then, distribute the quick-pickled veggies, cucumber matchsticks, shredded chicken, avocado slices (if using), and a small handful of chopped cilantro across the tortillas. Roll each tortilla tightly into a wrap. Cut each wrap in half and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crunchy texture.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the vegetables to pickle for closer to an hour, but at least 15 minutes will still provide a nice tang.
- Use cooked chicken such as rotisserie, grilled, or poached chicken breast shredded for ease and protein.
- The avocado and cilantro are optional but add creaminess and freshness, respectively.
- Flour tortillas can be substituted with gluten-free or whole wheat tortillas for dietary preferences.
