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These chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce come together in 20 minutes with chicken, veggies, and brown rice for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Crisp lettuce, creamy Thai peanut sauce, and flavor-packed chicken, these peanut chicken lettuce wraps are the healthy dish you’ll actually enjoy eating.
They’re perfect for when you want something different, but still feel good to eat.
Serve these chicken peanut sauce lettuce wraps at any gathering and don’t expect leftovers!
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These chicken peanut lettuce wraps are fun to eat and perfect for kids. They remind me of sushi wraps and Big Mac tacos that even picky eaters will go for.
Why You’ll Love These Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
- These peanut sauce lettuce wraps are healthy, filling, and ready in just 20 minutes.
- These chicken peanut lettuce wraps are easy to tweak based on what’s in your fridge or your dietary preferences. Check out the substitutions below!
- Made with tender chicken, rice, and served in crispy lettuce cups, these chicken wraps with peanut sauce are the perfect on-the-go meal and are just as great for sharing.
Ingredients
Brown rice – These chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce are meals on their own because they’re assembled with brown rice. They’re essentially rice bowls! We used brown rice for its chewy texture and nutty flavor.
Ground chicken – You can use any ground meat, but the lightness of ground chicken goes well with the crunchy lettuce and creamy peanut butter sauce. I think other meats would be too greasy.
Lettuce leaves– Select large, thick, bowl-shaped leaves! Iceberg and Bibb lettuce work great for these.
Cucumber and jicama – Read on for more vegetable ideas. You can use pre-chopped ingredients to save time when making Thai chicken lettuce wrap tacos.
Peanut butter – You can also serve the peanut chicken lettuce wraps with crunchy peanuts for added texture!
Soy sauce – Coconut aminos is a good gluten-free option for these Thai chicken lettuce wraps.
Honey – Feel free to use any sweetener of your choice. Brown sugar also goes well with the flavors of these peanut butter chicken lettuce wraps.
Sesame oil – A classic in Asian cuisines, it adds a nutty aroma and flavor to these lettuce cups.
Olive oil – For cooking the aromatics.
Water – For adjusting the sauce’s consistency.
Garlic and ginger, and green onion – Fresh is best when it comes to the aromatics!
Serrano pepper – If you like your chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce extra spicy, add chili garlic sauce.
Parsley – Optional garnish. Cilantro also works.
Lime – To complete the dish. Lime juice cuts through the richness of the peanut sauce!
Ingredient Substitutions For Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ground turkey
Who says you can only make lettuce wraps with ground chicken? You can also use ground turkey for a richer flavor.
More vegetables
Want to make your Asian chicken lettuce wraps more filling? Just pile on extra veggies! Grated carrots, bean sprouts, and chopped water chestnuts are all delicious options.
Sauce for Lettuce Wraps
For a Thai-inspired chicken lettuce wrap dipping sauce, combine 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter with 3 to 5 tablespoons light coconut milk, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar until smooth.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use Chicken Breasts
If you prefer a heartier texture for your chicken lettuce wraps, try them with diced chicken breasts. You can even use any leftover chicken you have on hand!
Try Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Want to make your peanut chicken lettuce wraps meatless? Use tofu! Crumble it into a pan over medium-high heat and cook until brown.
Make Ahead Tips
To save time, you can slice the vegetables, mix the sauce, and wash the lettuce leaves ahead of time. Then all you have to do is cook the ground chicken and assemble the lettuce wraps.
Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe FAQs
What lettuce is best for lettuce wraps?
The best lettuce for these PB chicken lettuce wraps is butter lettuce as it’s sturdy enough to hold up the filling without cracking. Iceberg lettuce is another option because of its flexible leaves.
What goes well with chicken lettuce wraps?
These chicken peanut lettuce wraps are already delicious and satisfying, but you can switch things up by using rice noodles instead of brown rice. Just soak, drain, and rinse the noodles, cut them into small pieces, and stir-fry them with the meat.
Can I use another nut butter for the chicken lettuce wrap sauce?
We haven’t tried it yet, but cashew butter could work. Almond butter has a more pronounced flavor that might overpower the sauce in these butter lettuce cups.
How can I store leftover chicken lettuce wraps?
To keep your chicken peanut lettuce wraps from getting soggy, store the filling and lettuce separately in the refrigerator. If the leaves are unwashed, keep them in the crisper drawer of your fridge. The filling can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days and reheated on the stovetop over low heat. You can add a splash of chicken broth if it seems dry!
Is this freezer-friendly?
Yes! The filling can be frozen, but the lettuce will get soggy. Store the chicken filling in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stovetop.
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- Chicken Taco Soup
- Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken
- Juicy Chicken 101
- Red Velvet Waffles and Chicken
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Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked
- 1 1/2 cup ground chicken
- 8 lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup jicama, diced
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp serrano pepper, minced
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced with white and green parts separated
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients for your chicken lettuce wraps.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the white part of the green onions, ginger, garlic, and serrano pepper for 2 minutes or until soft.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- Meanwhile, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water to make the peanut sauce.
- Pour the peanut sauce into the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the green part of the green onions and jicama until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Assemble the lettuce wraps by layering the brown rice and seasoned chicken mixture onto two crisp butter lettuce leaves for each wrap.
- Top the wraps with cucumber slices and chopped parsley.
- Serve with a squeeze of lime juice and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a heartier texture for your chicken lettuce wraps, try them with diced chicken breasts. You can even use any leftover chicken you have on hand!
- Want to make your peanut chicken lettuce wraps meatless? Use tofu! Crumble it into a pan over medium-high heat and cook until brown.
- To save time, you can slice the vegetables, mix the sauce, and wash the lettuce leaves ahead of time. Then all you have to do is cook the ground chicken and assemble the lettuce wraps.
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