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Weight Watchers Thai Chicken Wrap Recipe with Light Peanut Sauce

Weight Watchers Thai Chicken Wrap Recipe

Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy light Thai peanut sauce come together in flexible flour tortillas for a quick Asian-inspired meal. This recipe makes four wraps and takes about 25 minutes from start to finish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon Canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Thai Peanut Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons Reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Warm water
For the Wraps
  • 4 approximately 8-inch tortillas Medium flour tortillas or low-calorie tortillas
  • 2 cups Finely shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • 1 medium Medium carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 small cucumber Small cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
  • 2 green onions Green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Whisk the reduced-fat peanut butter, reduced-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the warm water until the mixture becomes smooth and spreadable, adding a little more water if needed.
  2. Season the thin chicken strips evenly with salt and black pepper. Keeping the pieces thin helps them cook quickly and remain tender.
  3. Heat the canola or vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned and the thickest pieces reach 165°F/74°C.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the cooked chicken rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Slice or chop it into bite-size pieces after resting so the juices have a moment to settle.
  5. Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave. The tortillas should be flexible but not crisp, which makes folding and rolling easier.
  6. Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of peanut sauce over each tortilla. Add the cabbage or lettuce, carrot, cucumber, green onion, cilantro, and cooked chicken in an even line across the lower-middle portion of each tortilla.
  7. Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll it tightly from the bottom upward. Slice the wraps in half if desired and serve with any remaining peanut sauce.

Notes

Thinly slice the chicken and avoid overcooking it. If the peanut sauce is too thick, thin it with warm water, lime juice, or a small amount of light coconut milk. For a lower-calorie version, use reduced-fat peanut butter and low-calorie tortillas. Cooked rotisserie chicken can replace the sautéed chicken: use approximately 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken and omit the oil and chicken-cooking step. Napa cabbage or bagged coleslaw mix can replace the cabbage. Weight Watchers Points values vary according to the tortilla, peanut butter, chicken quantity, and specific WW program or database.