Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps: 1 Delicious Recipe
These peanut chicken lettuce wraps are a fantastic meal prep option. They’re easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups shredded lettuce (such as iceberg or romaine)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth.
- Add the ground chicken to the bowl and mix well to coat.
- Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions for meal prep.
- Store each portion in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- When ready to serve, cook the chicken mixture in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Spoon the cooked chicken mixture into the shredded lettuce cups.
- Top with chopped peanuts and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for the chicken.
- Add other vegetables like shredded carrots or diced bell peppers for extra flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup cooked chicken mixture with lettuce)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
