Description
These Firecracker Chicken Wraps are spicy, sweet, and packed with bold flavor. Juicy chicken coated in a sticky firecracker sauce is wrapped with fresh crunchy vegetables for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts (about 400g), thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- For the firecracker sauce:
- ¼ cup hot chili sauce (like sriracha)
- 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
- For the wraps:
- 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 (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or yogurt sauce (optional)
- Sesame seeds or green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk chili sauce, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. Mix cornstarch with water separately.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, add chicken and seasonings, cook 6–8 minutes until done.
- Add sauce: Reduce heat, pour sauce over chicken, simmer 2–3 minutes. Add slurry and cook until thick.
- Prepare vegetables: Slice and set aside.
- Warm tortillas: Heat briefly until soft.
- Assemble wraps: Spread sauce (optional), add veggies and chicken, garnish.
- Serve: Roll tightly, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use halal-certified soy sauce if needed.
- Adjust spice level by reducing chili sauce.
- Swap mayo for yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired