Ginger Peanut Chicken Salad Wraps Cooking Light

Elevate your lunch game with these Ginger Peanut Chicken Salad Wraps, a vibrant and healthy meal idea that’s big on flavor and light on calories. Packed with tender shredded chicken, crisp julienned carrots, crunchy red bell peppers, refreshing cucumber matchsticks, and fragrant cilantro, this recipe delivers a satisfying crunch in every bite. The star of the dish is the creamy ginger-peanut sauce, made with smooth peanut butter, zesty lime juice, soy sauce, and a touch of honey, perfectly tying all the fresh ingredients together. Served in crisp romaine lettuce leaves for a low-carb, gluten-free twist, these wraps are finished with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for added texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, these wraps are perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or even a meal-prep option for busy days. Savor the irresistible mix of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1 cup Carrots, julienned
• 1 cup Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced into matchsticks
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 8 pieces Romaine lettuce leaves
• 3 tablespoons Smooth peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 cup Chopped peanuts (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, prepare the ginger-peanut sauce by whisking together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and water until smooth. Adjust the consistency with a little more water if necessary.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, and cilantro.

Step 3

Pour the prepared ginger-peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables and toss until evenly coated.

Step 4

Lay out the romaine lettuce leaves on a clean surface. Spoon the chicken salad mixture evenly onto the center of each lettuce leaf.

Step 5

Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the filling for garnish, if using.

Step 6

Gently fold the sides of the lettuce leaves over the filling to create wraps. Serve immediately or secure with a toothpick for easier handling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1408.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1646.6

Total Fat 69.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 1721.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 177.5g	0%

Vitamin D 5.6IU	0%
Calcium 259.3mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 3107.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 42.8%

Carbs: 19.3%