Thai Chicken Wrap with Crunchy Asian Slaw – Just Like Jimmy John’s
If you’ve ever tried Jimmy John’s Thai Chicken Wrap and wished you could recreate that perfect balance of sweet heat, creamy peanut flavor, and crunchy freshness at home — this recipe is your new obsession.
This homemade version is brighter, fresher, cheaper, and even more addictive, thanks to a bold Thai-inspired sauce and a crisp, colorful slaw.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fresh, vibrant flavors
- Budget-friendly
- Meal-prep excellent
- High protein + tons of crunch
- Even better than the restaurant version
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ginger powder
Crunchy Asian Slaw
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts (optional but highly recommended)
Thai Chili Peanut Dressing
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional for heat)
For the Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Extra cilantro / peanuts (optional garnish)
👩🍳 How to Make It
1. Season the Chicken
- Mix soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and ginger.
- Toss chicken to coat evenly.
2. Make the Slaw
- Combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts.
- Toss lightly to keep it crunchy.
3. Whisk the Dressing
Mix sweet chili sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime, sesame oil, and sriracha until smooth.
4. Assemble the Wraps
- Warm tortilla 10 seconds.
- Add chicken → slaw → drizzle of peanut chili sauce.
- Roll tightly and slice.
⭐ Tips for Success
- Add cucumber sticks for an extra fresh bite
- Make the slaw ahead — tastes even better
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly
- Warm tortillas to prevent cracking
🥡 Storage
- Chicken: 3–4 days
- Dressing: 1 week
- Slaw: 1–2 days
- Do not assemble wraps ahead or they get soggy
📌 Categories
- Lunch Recipes
- Chicken Recipes
- Wraps & Sandwiches
- Healthy Meals
- Meal Prep
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