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chicken peanut lettuce wraps

20-Minute Chicken Peanut Lettuce Wraps You’ll Crave


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A quick and healthy meal featuring chicken, peanuts, and fresh lettuce wraps.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless chicken fillets, diced
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed
  • 8 large lettuce leaves
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add diced chicken, cook until browned.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Cook for 3 minutes until chicken is fully done.
  6. Remove from heat and mix in crushed peanuts.
  7. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use butter lettuce for best results.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
  • Can substitute almond butter for peanut butter.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 wraps
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: chicken, peanut, lettuce wraps, healthy, quick meal