4.69 29 Published Feb 03, 2020, Updated Mar 16, 2022 There are three main parts to these lettuce wraps: the chicken filling, the peanut sauce and the lettuce wraps! All three are important for this recipe so let’s break them down!
The Chicken Mixture
This is the most time intensive part to the recipe, but still not too bad, I promise! You’ll start by mixing the sauce/marinade for the chicken in a small bowl and set aside:
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Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado or olive oil and onions. Cook until the onions are soft and then add in the garlic and ginger. When you can smell the ginger and garlic, add in the ground chicken and cook until opaque. Add the sauce you prepared to the skillet and cook until the sauce reduces slightly and chicken is fully cooked through. Turn off the heat and stir in water chestnuts. Season with salt and pepper if needed. One step = done! And don’t skip the water chestnuts! They add a nice crunch-factor to the wraps and they’re packed with antioxidants.
Peanut Sauce
You may or may not know this about me but I am a total sauce lover! This peanut sauce takes this recipe to the next level in my opinion. Don’t skip this!
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Simply whisk all of the peanut sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add one tablespoon of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Lettuce Wraps
The grand finale! The type of lettuce matters! I prefer butter lettuce but iceberg lettuce works great too and is a bit crunchier. You want a large, hearty leaf that can hold the chicken mixture. To serve, spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture to the center of each leaf. Top with crushed peanuts and green onions. Serve with peanut sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping!
More Healthy Chicken Recipes to Try:
Slow Cooker Teriyaki ChickenZa’atar Chicken BakeCilantro Lime Chicken BurgersLemon Garlic Chicken Sheet Pan MealChicken Fajita Quinoa BowlsSesame Chicken
