Description
Spicy Asian Chicken Salad Wrap brings zesty flavors dancing across palate with crisp vegetables and tender marinated chicken. Delightful ingredients nestled inside a warm tortilla promise a quick, satisfying meal that connects global taste sensations you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (grilled or rotisserie)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
Wrap and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 large flour tortillas (or whole wheat wraps)
- 1/2 cup crunchy chow mein noodles or crushed peanuts (optional)
- 1/3 cup sesame dressing or Asian-style peanut dressing
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and flexible, ensuring easy wrapping without cracking.
- Shred cooked chicken into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a protein-rich base for the salad.
- Add crisp, thinly sliced cabbage and julienned carrots to introduce vibrant texture and crunch to the mixture.
- Incorporate finely chopped red bell pepper, green onions, and fresh cilantro to enhance the salad’s flavor profile and visual appeal.
- Sprinkle chow mein noodles over the vegetable and chicken blend for an extra layer of satisfying crispness.
- Drizzle sesame dressing across the ingredients, gently tossing to ensure every component is evenly coated with the tangy sauce.
- Optional: Enhance the flavor by adding a splash of soy sauce for deeper umami characteristics.
- Position a generous portion of the dressed salad mixture centrally on each softened tortilla.
- Carefully fold the tortilla’s sides inward, then roll tightly to create a compact, secure wrap.
- Slice the wrap diagonally to create two elegant halves, presenting a visually appealing and convenient meal.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture, or wrap individually for a portable lunch option.
Notes
- Warm tortillas gently to prevent cracking and improve flexibility, ensuring easier wrapping and a softer texture.
- Toast chow mein noodles lightly in a dry pan before adding to create extra crunch and enhance their nutty flavor profile.
- Select rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for a quick protein boost and deeper flavor complexity in the salad.
- Customize wrap for dietary needs by using gluten-free tortillas, replacing noodles with sliced almonds, or swapping chicken with tofu for vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg