Print

Fresh Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps

thai peanut chicken lettuce wraps - featured image
Print Recipe

These Fresh Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, light, and crunchy summer meal featuring juicy chicken, a creamy peanut sauce, and crisp butter lettuce leaves. Perfect for warm weather and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, finely diced or ground
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (avocado oil recommended)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (Smucker’s Natural recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin the sauce)
  • 1 head butter lettuce or Boston lettuce leaves, washed and separated
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Optional garnishes: fresh lime wedges, sliced green onions, extra chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: wash and dry butter lettuce leaves, julienne carrot, slice cucumber, mince garlic, grate ginger, and chop roasted peanuts.
  2. Make the peanut sauce: combine peanut butter, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a bowl. Whisk well, adding warm water gradually until smooth and pourable. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Cook the chicken: heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (~30 seconds). Add chicken, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Cook until opaque and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes, stirring to break up chicken. Add water or broth if too dry.
  4. Combine chicken and sauce: remove skillet from heat, pour peanut sauce over chicken, and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Assemble the wraps: lay lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon peanut chicken mixture into each leaf. Top with julienned carrots, cucumber slices, cilantro, and chopped peanuts. Add lime wedges and chili flakes if desired.

Notes

Keep lettuce leaves refrigerated until just before serving to maintain crispness. Stir in warm water if peanut sauce thickens after sitting. Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it juicy. Fresh lime juice is essential for bright flavor. Sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in fridge.

Nutrition

Keywords: Thai, peanut chicken, lettuce wraps, summer recipe, quick meal, healthy, gluten-free option, easy dinner

Find it online: https://oracooks.com/fresh-thai-peanut-chicken-lettuce-wraps-easy-recipe-for-crunchy-summer-bites/