Description
These chicken lettuce wraps quickly became a family favorite! It’s packed with flavor, colorful vegetables and an incredible peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 clove garlic
Lettuce Wraps:
- 1 lb. chicken thighs (skinless, boneless)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups carrot ribbons (or matchsticks)
- 1 cups sliced cucumber (or matchsticks)
- 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers (or matchsticks)* red yellow or orange
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 1 head bibb lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In an blender, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey and garlic and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat grill over medium-high heat. Drizzle chicken thighs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill over direct heat for about 5 minutes per side, then transfer to indirect heat (so it’s not over flames) and continue to cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 175 degrees F. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then thinly slice.
- Meanwhile, prep lettuce wrap ingredients and arrange on plates or a large platter.
- Assemble lettuce wraps. Top lettuce with chicken and veggies, and drizzle with peanut sauce. Top with garnishes if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat chicken gently in the microwave or a hot skillet. Keep peanut sauce separate – it thickens in the fridge but loosens right up with a splash of water.
Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are recommended here — they stay juicy and flavorful on the grill. Chicken breasts also work, just watch the cook time carefully so they don’t dry out. Bibb or Boston lettuce is ideal for wrapping, but iceberg or romaine will also work well.
Prep ahead: The peanut sauce can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. You can also slice all the vegetables ahead of time so dinner comes together even faster.
Tools: An immersion blender or regular blender makes the peanut sauce silky smooth in under a minute.
Serve with: These wraps pair beautifully with white rice, cauliflower fried rice, steamed edamame, or frozen spring rolls or dumplings for a more complete meal.