These Thai chicken crunch wraps are amazing! They are loaded with crunchy vegetables and tons of flavor.

Lunch is my nemesis.

While I love to eat and have never been one to skip meals willingly, most days, I dread the thought of finding something to eat for lunch that

a) actually sounds good and

b) I won’t regret later (like, five chocolate chip cookies staring me in the face and looking much more appealing than a boring PB&J).

A chicken and vegetable-filled wrap split in half on a white plate.

My problem is that I refuse to spend more than about 10 1/2 (but usually more like three) minutes putting a quick lunch together. Cooking and slaving over lunch?

Ugh, no thanks. I want something light and healthy but still filling and fast – is that too much to ask?

Well, these wraps? They are my lunch salvation. I give them props for single-handedly getting me through the nightmare month of January (sub-zero temps every day, holidays over with nothing to look forward to, and general January blues).

I woke up excited each morning because I knew I would be eating this amazing wrap for lunch. And what’s easier than rolling up a bunch of stuff in a tortilla wrap? Not a lot, that’s what, especially since I kept all the ingredients prepped in little containers in the fridge.

A chicken and vegetable wrap split in half on a white plate.

Of course, now that it’s February, I am completely burned out on them. We had to break up for a little while. That’s what happens when you have no self-control and eat the same thing for lunch 31 days in a row.

But come March, I think I’ll be on board again. I’m already half-craving them again which is a good sign.

These wraps are fantastic. Like, I want to reach through the screen and shove half of one in your mouth so you know what I’m talking about.

The crunch factor is crazy-in-a-good-way thanks to the quick, 10-minute homemade pickles, fresh lettuce and crisp carrots and the simple sweet and slightly spicy spread takes these from ordinary chicken and veggie wraps to unique and tasty Thai chicken wraps.

If you are feeling anger toward the lunch hour, like me, or you simply need an idea for a quick, easy dinner, these wraps will be your salvation, too.

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Thai Chicken Crunch Wraps

Yield: 3 wraps
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
4.97 stars (27 ratings)
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 english cucumber, halved and cut into thin ribbons
  • ⅓ cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 2-3 burrito-sized tortillas, white, wheat, spinach, or whatever you prefer
  • 4 leaves romaine or green lettuce
  • 1-2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced or julienned carrots, 1-2 large carrots
  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves

Instructions 

  • In a pie plate or other shallow dish, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and salt. Add the cucumbers, tossing to cover with the liquid. Let stand for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients (they can be made several days in advance and covered in the refrigerator).
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayo and chili sauce. Spread a couple tablespoons evenly on the tortillas. Top with lettuce, chicken, cucumbers (lightly patting dry, if needed), carrots and cilantro (just eyeball the amounts for each tortilla depending on how many wraps you are making). Roll the tortilla up tightly like a burrito so the ends are enclosed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make Ahead: the cucumbers (i.e. quick pickles) can be made several days in advance. All the other ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, too, making this a super easy throw-together lunch or dinner.
Author: Mel
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Method: No-Bake
Calories: 321kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 37mg, Sodium: 1059mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 16g

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Recipe Source: adapted from Cuisine at Home Issue 103 (used a different type of chili garlic sauce – sweet Thai – adjusted ingredient amounts, reduced mayonnaise, etc.)

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