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Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Garlic Sauce

Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Garlic Sauce

Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Garlic Sauce are a tantalizing dish that combines savory ground chicken with crunchy peanuts, all enveloped in fresh lettuce. This recipe is perfect for casual dinners or quick weeknight meals, offering a delightful burst of flavor and a healthy option that everyone will love. The unique ginger garlic sauce elevates the dish, while the customization options allow you to tailor it to your taste preferences. Fun to prepare and eat, these wraps are sure to impress at any gathering.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 12 lettuce leaves (Boston or butter lettuce)
  • 1/2 cup lightly salted peanuts, chopped
  • Fresh ginger and garlic for the sauce
  • Optional: rice noodles, cilantro, green onions

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, sambal oelek, honey, lime juice, ginger paste, garlic, and green onions. Reserve some sauce for serving.
  2. Combine the ground chicken and peanuts with most of the sauce; marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened; drain and rinse.
  4. In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add marinated chicken mixture and sauté until cooked through (about 10 minutes).
  5. Stir in the soaked noodles and fry for an additional 5 minutes until everything is well combined.
  6. Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves and top with reserved sauce, cilantro, green onions, and extra peanuts.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Adjust spice levels by modifying sambal oelek quantity. For added crunch or nutrition, include shredded carrots or diced bell peppers as toppings. Experiment with different types of lettuce for varied textures.

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