Ginger-Sesame Chicken Wrap for Two

What makes wraps so amazing? Seriously, I sometimes think they must be made with unicorn blood or baby tears because I can eat the same ingredients on bread or in a wrap and I’ll usually prefer the wrap.

These wraps are really dependent on a good salad dressing. It provides the marinade for the chicken and is added to the wrap just before eating. If you never had Sesame-Ginger dressing, you’re in for a treat. I love Newman’s Own brand because it’s low-calorie, great tasting, and the proceeds go to charity, but use your favorite brand.

I tend to over stuff my wraps as you can see below, so feel no shame in doing what I do – hold them once you’ve finished rolling with one hand while wrangling the aluminum foil. This method also serves as your cardio for the day while you accidentally hold your breath while trying to work fast enough so the filling doesn’t fall out.

Enjoy!

 Ginger-Sesame Chicken Wrap for Two

Slightly adapted from Healthy Delicious 

I ended up making a bit extra and using it for a salad, which is amazing if you’d like to try it. If you’re feeling ambitious (which I wasn’t at the time), make several wraps at once and seal tightly with aluminum foil. Store in the fridge and pull as needed!

Ingredients

Chicken

1 medium to large chicken breast, quartered

1/2 cup low-fat Sesame-Ginger salad dressing

2 tablespoons olive oil

Wrap ingredients

2 carrots, cut into matchsticks or grated (I buy pre-shredded, more expensive but no bleeding knuckles)

1 cucumber, cut into matchsticks

2 whole wheat tortillas or other wrap flavor of your choice

1/2 cup lettuce

4 tablespoons fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, chopped

2 tablespoons low-fat Sesame-Ginger salad dressing

Equipment

Mixing bowl, pan

Marinade the chicken: Add chicken and dressing to a small bowl and let marinate for at least five minutes, but up to over night. Heat olive oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken when the pan is hot and cook until through, about 7-10 minutes. Let rest a few minutes, then cut into 1-inch cubes.

Create the wrap: While chicken is cooking, cut carrots into matchsticks or grate. Remove seeds from cucumber and cut into matchsticks. Place wraps on separate plates and build each following these instructions: add lettuce and 1 tablespoon sesame-ginger dressing in the center, top with diced chicken, cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, cilantro, and peanuts. Fold one end of the wrap up to cover filling, then roll to create an envelope. Cut in half and enjoy!