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Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Natasha Pehrson Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ground Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro plus extra for garnish
  • 12 baby butter lettuce leaves
  • 6 lime wedges
  • **peanut sauce recipe linked below**

Instructions

  • 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • 2. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  • 3. Once the chicken is cooked, add the shredded carrots and sliced green onions to the skillet.
  • 4. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly and the flavors to meld.
  • 5. Add in the peanut sauce and stir to combine, heat to thicken slightly. (Save a drizzle of sauce to finish with if you like!)
  • 6. Stir in the chopped peanuts and cilantro, then remove the skillet from heat.
  • 7. Arrange the baby butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter or plates
  • 8. Spoon the cooked chicken mixture into each lettuce cup, dividing it evenly among the leaves.
  • 9. Garnish the wraps with additional chopped cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Finish with a drizzle peanut sauce reserve.

Notes