Enjoy a burst of freshness with our Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps! This easy-to-make dish combines crunchy veggies and savoury chicken in a sweet peanut sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce for a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- Chicken breasts
- Spices: The specific spices aren’t listed, but they mention using a few spices for the chicken.
For the Peanut Sauce (not authentic Asian sauce, more of a sweet peanut dressing):
- The specific ingredients are not listed in the provided text, but it suggests it’s made from a blend of ingredients, including honey for sweetness and optional cayenne pepper or chili sauce for added spice.
To Make the Veggies:
- Butter (Boston) lettuce
- Carrots (matchstick)
- Persian or English cucumbers
- Red, orange, or yellow bell pepper
- Optionally: red cabbage, thinly sliced kale, or broccoli slaw
Toppings:
- Chopped peanuts or cashews (roasted and salted)
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice chicken breasts in half for even thickness. Grill or sauté with seasonings until fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let it rest before cutting into smaller pieces. Alternatively, you can use diced rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
Make the Peanut Sauce:
- Blend the sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust sweetness and spice to taste.
Prepare the Veggies:
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
- Prep carrots, cucumbers, and bell pepper into thin slices or matchsticks.
Assemble the Wraps:
- Lay out a lettuce leaf, add a spoonful of cooked chicken, top with the veggie mixture, sprinkle with nuts, and drizzle with the peanut sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Quick Tips:
- Choose lettuce that is large and flexible enough to wrap easily.
- Adjust the peanut sauce ingredients to customize the level of sweetness or spiciness to your liking.
Enjoy your Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a healthy and flavorful low-carb meal!
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