Garlicky Pulled Chicken Wraps (Printable Version)

Crispy rice paper wraps filled with garlic-butter shredded chicken and fresh vegetables, pan-fried to golden perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Garlic-Butter Sauce

05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 5 large garlic cloves, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Wraps

10 - 12 round rice paper wrappers (9 inch diameter)
11 - 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
12 - 1 small carrot, julienned
13 - 1 small cucumber, julienned

→ Pan-Frying

14 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or grapeseed)

# How to Make:

01 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then shred with two forks.
02 - In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and smoked paprika. Add shredded chicken and toss well to coat. Remove from heat.
03 - Prepare a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 8-10 seconds until pliable. Lay flat on a damp kitchen towel.
04 - Place lettuce, carrot, cucumber, and 2 heaping tablespoons of garlicky chicken in the lower third of the wrapper. Fold bottom up over filling, tuck in sides, and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
05 - Heat neutral oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add wraps seam side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Work in batches if necessary.
06 - Serve warm with extra lemon wedges or dipping sauce of choice.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The crispy exterior gives way to tender, garlicky chicken in every single bite
  • They reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if they last that long
  • The rice paper wrapper creates this delicate crunch you cant get from tortillas
02 -
  • Rice paper goes from perfect to torn in seconds, so watch closely while dipping
  • Overfilling the wrappers is the number one mistake they will burst when frying
  • Let the chicken cool slightly before rolling, or the heat will make the wrappers gummy
03 -
  • Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for a 20 minute weeknight version
  • Add chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or basil to the filling for extra brightness
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