These light and healthy Thai Chicken Wraps are an easy and refreshing entrée and a simple “one pot meal” to boot. I often make them with leftover chicken, though I sometimes use leftover fish –any type of protein will do.
The other night I served this to my children with salmon and my little one loved it. The older one? Well, he’s another story and not all that adventurous in his eating habits of late. He enjoys his homemade burritos and organic hot dogs. Rather boring if you ask me, though I just make his food, I don’t eat it. And I have to give him credit, he scarfs down kale by the bunch on a nightly basis.
These wraps would make a great finger food type hors d’oeuvre for a New Year’s Eve party. If you are looking for gluten free recipes for a party I have a handy little New Year’s Recipe Round Up from last year.
- 12 Bibb or Romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 leaves Napa cabbage, thinly chopped
- 1 pound chicken breast, grilled and then diced into ½-inch cubes (or use Ina's Grilled Lemon Chicken)
- 1 cup raw broccoli, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced
- "Peanut" Sauce
- Spread out the lettuce leaves
- Place a tablespoon of Napa cabbage in each leaf
- Add 1 tablespoon each of chicken, broccoli, carrots and scallions to each leaf
- Drizzle with Tangy Peanut Sauce
- Serve
The inspiration for this recipe came from the May/June 2009 issue of Clean Eating. Their version used both shrimp and chicken (too much cooking for me and too many flavors, I’d rather simplify) it also used spring roll wrappers which I replaced with lettuce.
About.com recently posted a recipe from my gluten free cookbook in the Celiac Disease section of their website. Here’s my super yummy Chocolate Chip Scones recipe from The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook
For those of you following my book tour I’ll be doing a live streaming interview tomorrow at 10am (MT) with Dr. Derrick DeSilva, Jr. of Ask Dr. DeSilva on HealthRadio.fm.
Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays!
Sarah says
We tried these last night and they are fantastic!! I have to say I was a little skeptical of the raw slaw as I thought it would be too mucky, or upset my stomach. But nope the flavors blend so nicely, and no stomach issues at all! I even had to make some substations to the peanut sauce (didn’t have two items), and it was still sooo good. Have long known Whole Foods is the way I need to eat (it all started with Atkins years ago – but Atkins is not enough), but just recently really educating myself about Paleo because of health problems. Your website is so helpful. Thanks!
Elana says
Sarah, I’m so happy to hear that my website is so helpful :-)
Sarah says
Elana, you are saving my life! Six months ago I was diagnosed with celiac, and recently my husband and I have been candida cleansing and think this might be a long-term lifestyle change. Your recipes have provided me with delicious nightly inspiration during what could be a very trying time as we make this shift. Thank you thank you thank you for making these available to the public. Your expertise and well-tuned palate are evident! <3
Elana says
Sarah, I’m so sorry to hear about your celiac diagnosis, but glad we are on this healing journey together. Thanks for letting me know that my recipes are providing you with delicious nightly inspiration :-)
Sabrina secord says
My sister has brain cancer, so she can only eat certain foods, and your chicken wraps are her favorite , and they must be contagious, because her daughter and my son love them. In fact I’m making them as I comment, LOL
Elana says
Sabrina, I’m sorry to hear about your sister, please give her my best wishes. I’m glad that I can be a part of her healing path through this recipe :-)
Mary Chrysa says
Hi Elana!
Thank you for the wonderful cooking class last friday at Salud! I brought home an extra cupcake for my husband and he devoured it! The Thai Chicken Wraps we made today for lunch were a hit. Both my husband and 3 yo son loved them. My husband said it was the best peanut sauce he’s ever had.
Your cooking philosophies match our own and it was so nice to learn about the ayurvedic diet and cooking for all the senses. Is there a book or website you would recommend so we could learn more about it?
Thanks again!
Mary Chrysa
elana says
Thanks for coming to my class! It was nice to meet you.
I highly recommend the book, Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing by Dr. Vasant Lad. Take care :-)
LearningMama says
Oh Elana, again excellent! My whole family helped pitch in and make these super easy wraps for dinner tonight. My youngest said she would rather I premix the ingredients and serve on Napa cabbage. I love that she is experimenting with recipes also! We baked a turkey yesterday to have leftovers for the week and to try some of those wonderful chicken round-up recipes. Can’t wait to try the soups!
Ellie says
I made these last night! We loved them – so fresh and simple – and the peanut sauce – I am in love!
Christina says
Made these last night! Delicious…I was lazy though and used store bought peanut sauce..gluten free though! Next time I will definitely make the sauce. I’m sure it’ll be even better! Thanks Elana!
Karen says
Hey Elana,
I went to Hazelnut Hills last week to pick up a last minute Christmas treat for someone and showed the owner you book. I suggested she stock some since the recipes are easily transferable and I prefer that chocolate scone recipe with hazelnut flour. What could be better than hazelnuts and chocolate together? Oh… Just lettin’ ya know I’m out there tryin to sell em for ya. I think I’ve sold six now!!! LOL… Thanks for a great book. I’ll write up a review of the lemon bars for the GFCF group here in a day or two. :~D
~M says
Yum! These look so “clean.” :) Jicama might be a good addition too, or a sub for the napa.
Have you considered making a roundup of “uses leftover chicken/protein” recipes?
Meagan says
Elana – you just love Asian food! I think you have more Asian dinner recipes than American food dinner recipes! I love your innovation!
zebe912 says
My husband will love this one! He likes anything Thai or Indian flavored.
Kathryn says
This looks simple and delicious! We’ll be trying this one before the week is over. I must tell you that your cookbook was the hit of Christmas Day! I’d received it and another (Pioneer Woman’s) and had them in the kitchen while I cooked for guests. Both books were passed around and enjoyed. But when my parents both looked through yours from cover to cover and couldn’t believe it was full of recipes that I can safely have I knew it was an epiphany for them. Everyone was passing it around and ooohing and aaahhing away. =-)
Lauren says
I love the ease of wraps made with lettuce =D. This has such a great flavour combo – It all looks amazing!