Description
These peanut chicken lettuce wraps combine savory ground chicken with a creamy, nutty peanut sauce and crunchy vegetables, all wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves for a fresh and flavorful meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g ground chicken
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 head butter lettuce
Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tbsp warm water
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Make the peanut sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, chili flakes, and warm water in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Cook aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Add vegetables: Stir in diced red bell pepper and grated carrot and cook for another 2–3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Combine with sauce: Pour in the prepared peanut sauce and stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables, cooking for 1–2 minutes more to heat through and meld flavors.
- Prepare lettuce: Separate the butter lettuce leaves, wash them thoroughly, and dry completely to use as wraps.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon the peanut chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top and serve immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Add chopped peanuts for extra crunch and texture.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if preferred.
- For a spicier kick, add sriracha or increase the chili flakes amount.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
