Best 3 Ginger Peanut Chicken Salad Wraps Cooking Light Recipes

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If you're looking for a healthy, flavorful lunch or dinner option, this recipe for ginger peanut chicken salad wraps hits the spot. Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, these wraps are a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients. With a combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, these wraps are sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT-GINGER DRESSING



Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut-Ginger Dressing image

This is an easy salad for hot summer nights, and actually it's great year-round. You can substitute cooked roast beef slices or shrimp for the chicken.

Provided by Sherbg

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Asian garlic-chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguine pasta
3 ½ cups cooked chicken, cut into strips
1 cup julienne-sliced carrot
6 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
½ cup chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, place the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, brown sugar, ginger, red pepper flakes, and 3 tablespoons of chicken broth together in a blender or bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin the dressing to your taste by adding more chicken broth or water.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place pasta into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the chicken, carrots, green onions, red pepper, celery, and cilantro to the bowl with the linguine. Pour the dressing over the noodle-chicken mixture and toss until mixture is evenly coated. Divide the salad among eight serving plates, and sprinkle peanuts over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 745.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

GINGER-PEANUT CHICKEN-SALAD WRAPS (COOKING LIGHT)



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Make and share this Ginger-Peanut Chicken-Salad Wraps (Cooking Light) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seesko

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon olive oil
6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 (8 inch) fat free tortillas
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove the chicken from pan; cool. Shred the chicken into bite-size pieces. Place chicken, cucumber, and bell pepper in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Place sugar and the next 6 ingredients (sugar through garlic) in a blender, and process until smooth. Add peanut butter and water; process until smooth, scraping sides. Add peanut butter mixture to chicken mixture; stir well. Add cilantro, and toss well. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla; top each serving with 1/2 cup lettuce, and roll up.

GINGER-PEANUT CHICKEN-SALAD WRAPSYOU



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Make and share this Ginger-Peanut Chicken-Salad Wrapsyou recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Peggy loves Dessert

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 8 wraps, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon olive oil
6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 fat free tortillas (8-inch)
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • **I recommend doubling the sauce recipe! yum!**
  • can substitute slices of breast meat from prepackaged rotisserie chicken, which makes the preparation easier, but the dish will be a little higher in fat and sodium.
  • -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preparation
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove the chicken from pan; cool. Shred the chicken into bite-size pieces. Place chicken, cucumber, and bell pepper in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Place sugar and the next 6 ingredients (sugar through garlic) in a blender, and process until smooth. Add peanut butter and water; process until smooth, scraping sides. Add peanut butter mixture to chicken mixture; stir well. Add cilantro, and toss well. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla; top each serving with 1/2 cup lettuce, and roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 49.3, Sodium 242.9, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 22.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken. For the best flavor and texture, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly. To ensure that the chicken is safe to eat, cook it to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Make the peanut sauce ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to meld and develop.
  • Use fresh ginger and garlic. These ingredients add a lot of flavor to the dish, so don't skimp on them.
  • Don't over-chop the vegetables. You want them to be small enough to fit in the wraps, but not so small that they disappear.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, texture, and flavor to the wraps.
  • Serve the wraps with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include sweet and sour sauce, hoisin sauce, or chili sauce.

Conclusion:

Ginger peanut chicken salad wraps are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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