Sesame Chicken Wraps with Honey-Soy Glaze

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Tender chicken strips glazed in a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, wrapped with crisp lettuce and shredded carrots for a colorful, handheld meal. This asian fusion-inspired kid friendly ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced chicken breast, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame oil until combined.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Pour the honey-soy glaze over the chicken in the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring to coat the chicken and thicken the sauce slightly.
  4. Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat. To assemble, spoon the glazed chicken evenly into 8 large butter lettuce leaves, topping each with 1/8 cup shredded carrots, a sprinkle of 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately as handheld wraps, enjoying the contrast of warm chicken and crisp lettuce.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sesame Chicken Wraps with Honey-Soy Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sesame Chicken Wraps with Honey-Soy Glaze?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep thinly sliced chicken breast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sesame Chicken Wraps with Honey-Soy Glaze?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sesame Chicken Wraps with Honey-Soy Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sesame Chicken Wraps with Honey-Soy Glaze?

Asian Fusion kid friendly like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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