Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a must try for a fresh, flavorful, and easy meal. With tender chicken, bell pepper, carrots, and onions coated in a savory and sweet peanut sauce that comes together in a crisp lettuce wrap for a light, and satisfying meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, Thai

Keyword: Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Easy, peanut sauce

Servings:

Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

For the Lettuce Wrap Filling:

2 TBS olive oil (divided)
1 lb chicken breasts (diced)
1 cup diced bell pepper
3/4 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
2 garlic cloves (minced)

For the Sauce:

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 1/2 TBS peanut butter
2 tsp rice wine vinegar
1 pinch red pepper flakes

For Assembling the Lettuce Wraps:

1 head butter lettuce
cooked rice (optional)
fried rice sticks (optional)
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

For the Lettuce Wrap Filling:

Add 1 TBS olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over medium high heat. 2 TBS olive oil
Add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden on the outside, and cooked throughout. Set the chicken pieces aside. 1 lb chicken breasts
Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, and the chopped vegetables. Cook for about 10 minutes, until tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. 1 cup diced bell pepper, 3/4 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves

For the Sauce:

Add all the sauce ingredients to a small pot, and heat over medium until creamy and the sugars are dissolved. 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, 1 1/2 TBS peanut butter, 2 tsp rice wine vinegar, 1 pinch red pepper flakes

For Assembling the Lettuce Wraps:

When the vegetables are done cooking, add the chicken back into the pan, and add in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to incorporate it all together.
Separate the leaves of lettuce from the head, and add rice, or rice sticks. Top with chicken and veggie mixture, and your choice of toppings, and enjoy. 1 head butter lettuce, cooked rice, fried rice sticks, 1/2 cup chopped almonds, 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Notes

Make Extra Sauce: Double the sauce recipe to have even more for dipping, and drizzling over the rice.

Customize the Filling: Add a variety of veggies, like mushrooms, zucchini, or shredded cabbage.

Crisp Lettuce Leaves: Soak the lettuce leaves in ice water for a couple minutes, then shake them off, and dry them a bit before serving.

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