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Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Delicious and healthy lettuce wraps filled with flavorful ground chicken and a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound ground chicken (or ground turkey as a leaner alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced red bell pepper
  • 2 carrots, finely diced carrots
  • 2 green onions, chopped green onions (reserve some for garnish)
  • 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 2-3 tablespoons warm water to thin

Vegetables for serving

  • 1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • Fresh leaves cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges Lime wedges
  • Extra sriracha for heat lovers

Instructions 

  • Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha; add warm water until smooth.
  • Cook diced onion in oil until soft, then add garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds.
  • Add ground chicken; cook until browned, then stir in diced vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
  • Remove from heat, stir in half of the peanut sauce and most green onions.
  • Serve chicken mixture in lettuce cups, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with peanuts, cilantro, and green onions; serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra heat, add more sriracha to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken, Lettuce Wraps