Description
These Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a light and flavorful meal. Ground chicken is cooked with a savory peanut sauce and crunchy vegetables, then spooned into crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Mixture:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped water chestnuts
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
For the Peanut Sauce:
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin sauce if needed)
For Serving:
- Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the sesame oil. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Add garlic and ginger, then stir in carrots, water chestnuts, and green onions.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha. Thin with water if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the peanut sauce into the skillet with the chicken mixture. Cook for a few more minutes until well-coated. Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves and top with peanuts and cilantro. Serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or tofu for the chicken.
- Add diced bell peppers or cabbage for extra crunch.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
