Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Asian chicken lettuce wraps in crisp lettuce cups with peanut sauce drizzled over top.

Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

These Chinese Lettuce Wraps are a delicious, healthy option for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of savoury chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy peanut sauce makes for a bold flavour profile.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

500 g (1 lb) ground chicken or boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 head of Butterhead, Green Leaf, or Romaine lettuce, leaves separated
75-100 g (1 cup) mixed vegetables, carrots and bell peppers, finely diced
60 ml (¼ cups) peanut butter, *see notes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons oil, peanut, olive, or avocado oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Crushed peanuts for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Making the Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, and Sriracha sauce until smooth. Set aside.

Cooking the Chicken:

Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until fully cooked and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium and add the mixed vegetables. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly tender.
Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Serving the Lettuce Wraps:

Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture into the lettuce leaves.
Garnish with green onions, fresh cilantro, and crushed peanuts.
Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground chicken with tofu or tempeh.
For added crunch, include chopped water chestnuts or bean sprouts in the chicken mixture.
Avoid overcooking the vegetables; they should retain a slight crunch.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator, keeping the filling and lettuce separate to avoid sogginess. Reheat the filling before assembling the wraps.
If peanut butter is thick, microwave it for 10 seconds to loosen the consistency.

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