Ingredients
– 1 pound ground chicken for the lean protein base
– 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or olive oil or avocado oil as substitutes)
– Β½ cup onion, finely diced
– Β½ tablespoon minced garlic
– 1 cup red or green bell pepper, finely diced
– 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and finely diced
– 3 tablespoons peanut butter
– 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos as a substitute for soy allergies)
– 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (gluten-free option recommended)
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 2 teaspoons brown sugar
– Β½ teaspoon grated ginger
– ΒΌ teaspoon chili garlic sauce
– ΒΌ cup crushed peanuts
– ΒΌ cup green onions
– Lettuce leaves (such as Butterhead, Green Leaf, or Romaine)
Instructions
1-First, whisk the sauce ingredients together until smooth. If the peanut butter is too thick, warm it a bit to mix easily; this step creates that flavorful base youβll love.
2-Next, heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, onion, and minced garlic, cooking until the chicken browns and the onions turn translucent, which takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
3-Then, stir in the diced bell pepper and water chestnuts, letting them cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers soften. Pour in the sauce and simmer on low heat until everything thickens and heats through evenly.
4-Finally, spoon the mixture into washed and dried lettuce leaves, and garnish with crushed peanuts and green onions. You can also serve it over noodles or rice for a different twist. Remember, for the best results, adapt based on dietary needs during cooking.
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πͺ Use finely diced vegetables for even flavor and texture; a food processor can help.
π₯ Keep the sauce recipe as is to maintain the balance of flavors.
πΏ Opt for large, flexible lettuce leaves for easier wrapping and handling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: SautΓ©ing and simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce wrap
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 8.6 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 9.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.3 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 18.7 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg