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Chicken Quinoa Lettuce Wraps

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πŸ— Enjoy the wholesome goodness of Chicken Quinoa Lettuce Wraps, a nutritious and protein-packed meal perfect for healthy eating.
πŸ₯— The creamy peanut sauce adds rich flavor and a satisfying twist to fresh, crunchy wraps ideal for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 pressed garlic cloves

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger powder)

1/2 tablespoon sesame oil

3/4 cup dry quinoa (yields 2 1/2 cups cooked)

1 1/2 cups water

2 heads of Boston, Bibb, or Butter lettuce

1 medium or 3 small cucumbers, thinly sliced

1 large or 2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks

1/4 bunch of fresh cilantro

3/4 cup low-fat sesame ginger dressing

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (softened if refrigerated)

1/3 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions

1-Prep the quinoa: Rinse 3/4 cup dry quinoa well under cold water to remove any bitterness. Cook with 1 1/2 cups water in a pot or rice cooker until tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff and cool to room temp. This keeps your wraps from getting soggy.

2-Marinate the chicken: Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon powder), and 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil. Coat 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts and let sit 20 minutes in the fridge.

3-Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side. Rest a bit, then slice diagonally into strips. Juicy perfection!

4-Prep veggies: Thinly slice 1 medium (or 3 small) cucumbers, cut 1 large (or 2 medium) carrots into matchsticks, and chop 1/4 bunch cilantro.

5-Make peanut sauce: Whisk 3/4 cup low-fat sesame ginger dressing with 2 tablespoons softened creamy peanut butter until smooth. Add chopped peanuts if you like crunch.

6-Assemble: Separate leaves from 2 heads Boston, Bibb, or Butter lettuce. Arrange on a platter with cooled quinoa, chicken strips, cukes, carrots, cilantro, and sauce. Let everyone build their own wraps. Dip and devour!

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Notes

πŸ₯— Rinse quinoa well before cooking to remove bitterness.
πŸ— Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes for enhanced flavor.
πŸ₯œ Soften peanut butter beforehand for easy mixing into the sauce.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 50 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Marinating and SautΓ©ing
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 425
  • Sodium: 898 mg
  • Fat: 29 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 17 g