Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Garlic Sauce
Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Garlic Sauce are a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring flavorful ground chicken or turkey, crunchy peanuts, and a zesty ginger garlic sauce, these wraps offer an exciting combination of textures and tastes. They come together quickly in just 25 minutes, making them a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve them in crisp lettuce leaves for a fun, interactive dining experience that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Customize the ingredients to suit your preferences and enjoy a delicious meal that is low in carbs and high in protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- Ground chicken or turkey
- Lightly salted peanuts
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- Fresh ginger
- Garlic
- Lime juice
- Rice noodles
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and other sauce ingredients until smooth. Marinate the ground chicken with 3/4 of this sauce for 15 minutes.
- Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened; drain and cut into small pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté marinated chicken and peanut mixture until cooked through (about 10 minutes). Stir in softened rice noodles and heat for an additional 5 minutes.
- Assemble wraps by scooping the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and topping with cilantro, green onions, and reserved sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg