Honey Chili Crunch Chicken Wrap (Print View)

Vibrant wrap with pan-seared chicken, honey chili crisp sauce, and fresh crunchy vegetables rolled in a soft tortilla.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Honey Chili Crisp Sauce

06 - 3 tablespoons honey
07 - 2 tablespoons chili crisp
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

→ Wrap Assembly

10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
11 - 2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
12 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
13 - 1/2 cup shredded carrot
14 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
15 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

# Directions:

01 - Season the sliced chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chili crisp, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until well combined.
04 - Toss the warm cooked chicken with the honey chili crisp sauce until evenly coated.
05 - Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable and easier to roll.
06 - Lay each tortilla flat. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise down the center if desired. Layer with lettuce, cucumber, carrot, and scallions. Top with one quarter of the honey chili chicken.
07 - Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides as you go to form a secure wrap. Slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey chili crisp sauce clings to every bite and delivers that perfect sweet-heat balance that makes your taste buds wake up.
  • Everything comes together in under half an hour, so you can pull off a restaurant-quality lunch without losing your afternoon.
  • You can make the chicken ahead and keep the wraps customizable for picky eaters or adventurous friends.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas or they will crack and tear the moment you try to roll them, trust me, I've left a trail of broken wraps behind me.
  • Toss the chicken with the sauce while it's still hot so the honey melts into every crevice and the flavors really soak in.
  • If your chili crisp is very oily, spoon mostly the chunky bits into the sauce and leave some of the oil behind or the wrap will get soggy.
03 -
  • Slice your chicken against the grain so each piece stays tender and easy to bite through instead of chewy.
  • Toast your tortillas just until they start to puff slightly—that's when they're perfectly pliable and won't fight you during the roll.
  • If you don't have chili crisp, mix sriracha with a little sesame oil and crushed red pepper flakes, it's not the same but it will get you close.
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