Cashew Chicken Wraps make the perfect easy meal with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a delicious creamy sauce.

Cashew Chicken Wraps stacked on a plate, ready to eat.
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Author’s Notes

Goodbye Boring Lunches!

I’m a sandwich and wrap girl through and through. It’s the lunch I turn to most days, and I’m always switching it up. I rotate through all kinds: chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad, chickpea salad…whatever I’m feeling that week. And when I’m not prepared? Peanut butter and honey always saves the day.

Lately though, this wrap keeps stealing the spotlight. I can’t get enough of it. There’s a little veggie chopping in the beginning, but once that’s done, everything stays fresh and crisp for days. It’s been the easiest lunch to reach for all week long.

When I’m making it for the week, I keep the veggies in one container and the dressing and chicken in another. It keeps everything tasting fresh and makes assembling each wrap super quick.

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Ingredients in this sauce prepped out for easy assembly including the mayo, honey, dijon, and vinegar.

Cashew Chicken Wrap Ingredients

IngredientTip or Swap
Cooked ChickenUse 1 pound of raw chicken, seasoned and cooked. Shred or chop. Rotisserie chicken works great for a shortcut!
Red/Purple CabbageI like red cabbage best, but pre-shredded green cabbage is a great time-saver if needed.
Matchstick CarrotsGrab pre-cut to save time, or (for better flavor) shred whole carrots with a box grater.
Snap PeasThinly slice for crunch. Not a fan? Use shelled edamame instead.
Red Bell PepperAbout half a pepper is all you need. Dice the rest for salads, stir-fry, or soup.
CashewsDry-roasted and lightly salted cashews add flavor without any extra work!
Ingredients in cashew chicken wraps prepped out for easy assembly including the snap peas, peppers, cashews, chicken, tortillas, carrot, avocado, lettuce, and cabbage.

Optional Wrap Ingredients (That I Love!)

  • Avocado: Adds creamy texture; use a ripe one for best flavor/texture.
  • Cilantro: Brings a nice, fresh flavor to these cashew chicken wraps.
  • Wonton Strips: Found near salad toppings; adds such a fun crunch!
The sauce being whisked and the crunchy cashew slaw being tossed with dressing in a large bowl.

Storage

How To Meal Prep Cashew Chicken Wraps

Keep tortillas in their original packaging. Wrap lettuce in a dry paper towel and store in a sealed bag or container in the fridge. Keep the filling, dressing, and toppings in separate containers. Toss the filling with dressing just before assembling to keep everything fresh and avoid sogginess.

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Cashew Chicken Wraps

By Chelsea Lords
Cashew Chicken Wraps are a flavorful mix of chicken, colorful veggies, cashews, and a crave-worthy sauce.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 wraps

Equipment

Ingredients

Sauce
Wrap Filling
  • 4 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded, see note 1
  • 3/4 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced snap peas
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup honey roasted cashews or plain roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
Assembly
  • 1 large avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 head romaine lettuce or green leaf lettuce
  • 8 medium flour tortillas (or skip the tortilla and do a lettuce wrap—so good!)
  • Wonton strips optional, for topping, see note 2

Instructions 

  • Whisk all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. (Double it if you like extra sauce for dipping!)
  • If you are meal prepping with this salad, see storage notes first.
    Add all the filling ingredients to a large bowl. Drizzle in about 1/3 cup of the sauce and toss everything together.
  • Lay a lettuce leaf on each tortilla. Add sliced avocado and a generous scoop of the filling. Top with cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and lots of wonton strips. Roll up tightly.
  • Slice in half and serve with extra sauce for dipping.

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Recipe Notes

Note 1: This recipe uses about 1 pound of raw chicken breasts. Use baked chicken breasts, baked chicken thighs, or shredded rotisserie chicken for ease.
Note 2: Wonton strips add the perfect crunch. Find them in the salad topping section near croutons or tortilla strips.
Storage: Keep tortillas in their packaging. Wrap lettuce in a dry paper towel and store in a sealed bag in the fridge. Store filling, dressing, and toppings separately. Toss filling with dressing just before assembling to keep everything fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10090IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Tips For Making Cashew Chicken Wraps

  • Double the sauce if you love extra for dipping or drizzling later.
  • Chop veggies ahead and store them in a sealed container to save time later.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to make prep even faster.
  • Thinly slice veggies so they roll up more easily and evenly in the wrap.
  • Roll wraps tightly and slice with a sharp knife for clean halves that hold their shape.

What To Serve With Cashew Chicken Wraps

  • Fresh fruit (grapes, melon, or pineapple work great)
  • Roasted sweet potatoes or veggie chips
  • Cucumber salad or a light Asian-inspired slaw
  • Edamame with sea salt
  • Rice crackers or crispy wonton chips

Meet Chelsea

Hello, and welcome to Chelsea’s Messy Apron! I’m Chelsea, the recipe developer, food photographer, and writer behind the site. I’m passionate about creating simple, reliable, and delicious recipes that anyone can make.

Thanks for stopping by—I hope you find something delicious to make!

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6 Comments

  1. Tina Almond says:

    5 stars
    Tuna patties are delicious.Thank you.From England

    Reply
    1. Chelsea says:

      Thanks Tina!

      Reply
  2. Ashley says:

    5 stars
    So delicious!

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    1. Chelsea says:

      So thrilled you enjoyed these cashew chicken wraps! Thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  3. Lisa says:

    5 stars
    This is a fantastic recipe. My new favorite!
    Thank you!

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    1. Chelsea says:

      I am so happy to hear this! Thanks Lisa! 🙂

      Reply