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Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 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
  • 2 carrots finely diced
  • 2 green onions chopped (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
  • 1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 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.
  • Heat oil, cook diced onion 2-3 min, add garlic and ginger, stir 30 sec.
  • Add ground chicken, cook 5-6 min until browned.
  • Stir in bell pepper and carrots, cook 3-4 min until tender-crisp. Mix in half of peanut sauce and most green onions.
  • Spoon mixture into lettuce cups, drizzle with remaining sauce, top with peanuts, cilantro, and green onions. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, add more sriracha or chopped fresh herbs.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken, Lettuce Wraps