Extraordinary Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps Recipe
These extraordinary Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps offer a perfect blend of crispy fried chicken strips coated in a flavorful sweet chili glaze, paired with fresh crunchy vegetables and a hint of heat. Wrapped in warm flour tortillas, they make for a delicious and quick meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Wraps
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
- 0.5 cup cornstarch (cornflour)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Sauce and Aromatics
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional for heat)
Wrap and Garnish
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 0.5 cup cucumber sticks
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the coating mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken strips in this mixture until they are fully and evenly coated.
- Fry the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken strips for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and become crispy. Remove the chicken from the skillet and allow it to drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Sauté aromatics: Using the same pan, wipe out any excess oil if necessary. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing them for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Make the sauce: Stir in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha (if using) to the pan. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 1 minute until it becomes bubbly.
- Glaze the chicken: Return the fried chicken strips to the pan and toss them quickly in the sweet chili glaze to coat them thoroughly and evenly.
- Assemble the wraps: Warm the flour tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Lay each tortilla flat and top with shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, cucumber sticks, and the sticky glazed chicken.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh cilantro and sesame seeds over the fillings. Roll each tortilla tightly, cut in half, and serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Notes
- For extra heat, adjust the amount of sriracha or add sliced chili peppers.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas or gluten-free wraps.
- Chicken thighs provide a juicier result than chicken breast but either works well.
- To reduce oil absorption when frying, ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken.
- Leftover wraps can be stored wrapped in foil and reheated briefly in a skillet or oven for best texture.
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