Peanut Chicken Wrap Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What does a chicken wrap contain? ›

Crispy Chicken Wraps are loaded with crispy seasoned chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and a hefty drizzle of ranch dressing, all rolled up in a soft, chewy tortilla. Enjoy these as a snack by themselves, or pair with fresh coleslaw or air fryer Sweet Potato Fries for lunch or dinner!

How healthy are chicken wraps? They are really as healthy as you make them! That's why we are using healthy ingredients for these easy wraps like whole wheat tortillas, fresh veggies, chicken (for added protein) and a healthy sauce for wraps!

This protein packed Chicken Chicken Breakfast Wrap is a satisfying way to start your day. With breaded chicken tender, egg, cheese, and pickled jalapeño peppers, it's loaded with flavor and will keep you full.

Sliced grilled chicken breast nestled in a fresh mix of green leaf lettuce with a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, tightly rolled in a flaxseed flour flat bread. Made fresh daily. Pairs well with Avocado Lime Ranch dressing.

A Chicken Select, with lettuce and tomato ketchup in a soft tortilla wrap.

No meal should be off-limits as long as it fits within your recommended daily caloric intake of 2,000 to 2,400 calories for active women and 2,400 to 3,000 calories for active men. Watch out for hidden, calorie-packed additives in store-bought chicken wraps or when ordering at restaurants.

Opt for whole grain

Taylor recommends choosing 100% whole-grain products whenever available. “Spinach wraps may look and sound healthier,” she notes, “but they contain only trace amounts of spinach and are typically made with refined grains — meaning no calorie or carb savings.

There isn't much nutritional difference between bread and wraps. Both contain similar ingredients, except the bread is leavened with yeast and a wrap is flat. The Nutrition Facts labels show similar nutritional profiles for one wrap and two slices of commercially baked bread.

"The grilled chicken wrap is a nourishing option because you're getting satiating protein from the chicken, fat from the cheese and carbohydrates from the flatbread," Lydon told INSIDER. "Pair it with chicken noodle soup to make it a well-balanced meal."

Is it OK to eat cold chicken wraps? ›

These simple but delicious Chicken Wraps make a perfect speedy lunch or dinner. Packed with gooey cheese, crispy sweetcorn, BBQ sauce and shredded chicken, they can be served cold or toasted to a crunchy golden crisp.

Poultry tends to be a lean meat and chicken and turkey contain high levels of tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes sleep. Keep the portion small, though: too much protein at night can make sleep more difficult.

Per serving: (does not include optional ingredients) Calories: 429, Total Fat: 16.5g, Sat. Fat: 6g, Cholest: 63mg, Sodium: 1,084mg, Carbs: 49g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 22g.

“Both can be a healthy option,” says Sara Haas, RDN, LDN, a chef and registered dietitian. “It really depends on what the wrap or sandwich is made with, how big it is and what's inside! For example, a wrap filled with cured meats and cheeses made with a burrito-size wrap will pack loads of sodium and saturated fat.

Not necessarily. If the wrap is made with enriched white flour or is heavily filled with cheese or high fat dressings, this may make the wrap just as “unhealthy” as a hamburger or fried chicken. Not especially. Wraps are generally considered more healthy because they appear to be less than traditional breads.

The Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap contains 350 calories and a whopping 37 grams of protein. "The grilled chicken wrap is a nourishing option because you're getting satiating protein from the chicken, fat from the cheese and carbohydrates from the flatbread," Lydon told INSIDER.