Thai Chicken Satay Wrap
with peanut sauce / red cabbage slaw
From the creamy peanut sauce to a crisp slaw, these Thai-inspired chicken wraps are full of flavor and texture.
Smarts: Make a double batch of peanut sauce tonight so there will be leftovers to drizzle over grain bowls later in the week.
Smarts: Make a double batch of peanut sauce tonight so there will be leftovers to drizzle over grain bowls later in the week.
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Ingredients
Peanut Sauce:
- Ginger, fresh - 1/2 tsp , grated
- Peanut butter, creamy - 1/4 cup
- Brown sugar - 1 Tbsp
- Water - 4 Tbsp , plus more until smooth and pourable
- Vinegar, rice - 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1 Tbsp
- Hot sauce (opt) - to taste
Thai Chicken Satay Wrap:
- Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1 Tbsp
- Fish sauce - 2 tsp
- Turmeric, ground (opt) - 1/2 tsp
- Coriander, ground - 1 tsp
- Chili garlic sauce - 1 tsp
- Chicken breast tenders - 1 1/2 lbs , sub chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- Cucumbers - 8 oz , sliced into strips for dipping
- Wraps, large like tortillas, flatbread or naan - 4
Shredded Cabbage Slaw:
- Cabbage, small and red - 1/2 head , thinly sliced or shredded
- Vinegar, rice - 2 Tbsp
- Sugar - 2 tsp
- Sesame seeds, white - 1 tsp
Prep
- Make peanut sauce - Double if making Wednesday’s meal. Grate ginger. Combine ginger, peanut butter, brown sugar, water, vinegar (portion for peanut sauce) and soy sauce (portion for peanut sauce) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat, stirring every 20 seconds, until sugar is dissolved and sauce is creamy and smooth. Stir in some hot sauce if you’d like. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Marinate chicken - Whisk together first portion of oil, soy sauce (portion for chicken), fish sauce, turmeric, coriander and chili garlic sauce. Toss with chicken and tenderize with a fork. Let marinate for 20 minutes and up to 2 days. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
- Cucumbers / Cabbage - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
- Make slaw - Toss cabbage with vinegar (portion for slaw), sugar and sesame seeds. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
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Make
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and season with some salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Add second part of oil and then chicken. Sear chicken on both sides until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes total.
- Warm wraps according to package directions. Give peanut sauce a stir (note: if made ahead and refrigerated, you may need to add a splash of water to thin it out).
- Assemble wraps by topping each with slaw, chicken and some peanut sauce (reserve half if doubled).
- Serve wraps with cucumber sticks on the side. Dip the cucumber sticks in some peanut sauce if you’d like.
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