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Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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These Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious, healthy, and colorful dish featuring juicy grilled chicken seasoned with cumin and turmeric, fresh matchstick-cut vegetables, crunchy peanuts, and a creamy, tangy peanut sauce. Perfect as a light lunch or dinner, these wraps combine vibrant textures and flavors with a hint of sweetness and spice from the peanut dressing, wrapped in crisp Boston or butter lettuce leaves.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Wraps

  • 3/4 of 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 13 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 large Boston lettuce leaves or butter lettuce leaves
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced into matchsticks (about 1 cup)
  • 1–1/4 cup matchstick carrots (julienned)
  • 1–1/4 cup matchstick Persian cucumber or English cucumber, julienned (2 to 3 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
  • Lime juice, for topping
  • Fresh cilantro, for topping

Peanut Sauce/Dressing

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons water
  • 1–1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1–1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small, powerful blender, combine the creamy peanut butter, honey, olive oil, water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth and refrigerate while preparing the rest of the dish.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Remove any fat from the chicken breasts and halve them lengthwise if thick. Pound the chicken to an even thickness using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy frying pan. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on one side and rub it in, then sprinkle half the salt, pepper, turmeric, and cumin on the same side. Press the spices gently into the chicken, flip it over, and repeat with the remaining oil and spices.
  3. Grill the Chicken: Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F). Oil the grill grates generously using a paper towel soaked in oil held with tongs. Grill the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken, cover with foil, and let it rest for 5–10 minutes. Dice into bite-sized pieces once slightly cooled.
  4. Prepare the Vegetables: While the chicken is grilling, slice the red bell pepper into thin matchsticks. Julienne the carrots and cucumbers into matchstick shapes as well. If your peanuts are unsalted, sprinkle a pinch of salt over the veggies to enhance flavor. Chop the peanuts finely.
  5. Assemble the Wraps: Wash and thoroughly dry the lettuce leaves. Divide the diced chicken evenly among the lettuce leaves, followed by the prepared vegetables and chopped peanuts. Add fresh cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime juice on top. Drizzle the peanut sauce generously over each wrap and serve immediately.
  6. Optional Sauté Method: Alternatively, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, toss with seasonings, and sauté in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let the chicken cool, then dice smaller before assembling.

Notes

  • The peanut sauce is on the sweeter side; adjust the honey to your taste or add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  • To oil grill grates, use a rolled paper towel soaked in canola or vegetable oil, held with tongs, to coat the grates just before cooking to prevent sticking.
  • For stovetop preparation, choose the sauté method as described in step 6 of instructions.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep chicken, veggies, and sauce separate to maintain texture. Reheat the chicken before assembling fresh wraps.

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