Garlic Chicken Wraps: Obsessed
These Easy Garlic Chicken Wraps are bursting with flavor and unbelievably simple to make. Marinated chicken is cooked to perfection and then wrapped in tortillas with fresh vegetables and your favorite toppings for a customizable and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Spatula or tongs
- Tortilla warmer or microwave
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large tortillas flour or whole wheat
- 2 cups shredded lettuce romaine or iceberg
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional toppings: Sriracha mayo, avocado slices, sesame seeds, chopped peanuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Add to the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for even more flavor.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, or until it is cooked through and nicely browned, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- Spoon a generous amount of the garlic chicken onto the center of the tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and fresh cilantro.
- Add any of your favorite optional toppings, such as sriracha mayo or avocado slices.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly from the bottom.
- Cut in half if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly minced garlic. Pre-minced garlic doesn't have the same punch. You can cook the chicken ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, simply warm it up and assemble the wraps. Don't overfill the wraps to avoid tearing. Warm the tortillas for better pliability. Secure with a toothpick if needed.