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    Asian Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

    Published: Dec 21, 2020 by Janessa

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    The first time that I made these Asian Lettuce Wraps, it cost me twice as much as it should have because I had absolutely no Asian cooking staples in my kitchen. And now, I use sesame oil, fish sauce and coconut aminos so often, I wonder how I went without them!

    These were my gateway, if you will, into recipes with Asian sauces. I hope that you enjoy these, and if you don't have the staples in your house to make them, I promise, it's worth the investment!

    Plus then you'll have them on hand to make some Chinese-Inspired Barbecue Pulled Pork!

    Asian Lettuce Wraps - The Nessy Kitchen

    The Ingredients

    • Sesame Oil- You can use another cooking oil if needed but you'll miss out on the distinct flavor that the sesame oil adds.
    • Ground Chicken- Ground turkey would also work.
    • Carrots
    • Onion
    • Shiitake Mushrooms- These can be left out if you're not a fan of mushrooms.
    • Garlic
    • Ground Ginger- You can also use 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger.
    • Red Pepper Flakes- You could use ¼ teaspoon of hot sauce such as sriracha if needed.
    • Fish Sauce- do not leave this out!
    • Peanut Sauce:
      • Peanut Butter- I typically use smooth natural style peanut butter.
      • Coconut Aminos- Soy sauce can be substituted.
      • Lime Juice
      • Garlic Powder
      • Ground Ginger
      • Red Pepper Flakes
      • Water- Start with 2 tablespoon and add more to reach desired consistency- I usually use 3 tbsp.

    The Method

    1. Mix together all of the ingredients for the peanut sauce.
    2. Brown the meat and vegetables in a skillet until meat is cooked through and vegetables are soft.
    3. Add garlic and ginger followed by fish sauce and red pepper flakes.
    4. Serve!
    Asian Lettuce Wraps - The Nessy Kitchen

    Leftover Storage

    Store leftover sauce and chicken mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. Reheat chicken mixture in the microwave, or leftovers can be eaten cold. Stir a bit of additional water into the sauce if needed. 

    Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

    How to Serve Asian Lettuce Wraps

    Serve the chicken mixture taco style over lettuce. We usually eat it with butter lettuce but romaine or iceberg would also work. Top generously with the peanut sauce. Chopped peanuts, green onions and cilantro all make excellent toppings as well. Or try it all tossed together as a salad (great if you want to pack the leftovers along for lunch!)

    Asian Lettuce Wraps - The Nessy Kitchen

    Dietary Notes

    If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Nut Free- If you use sunflower seed butter in place of peanut butter.
    • Paleo- If you use sunflower seed butter in place of peanut butter.

    And if you liked this recipe...

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    Asian Lettuce Wraps

    Easy chicken lettuce wraps make for a light and refreshing dinner or an appetizer! Even better topped with the simple and delicious peanut sauce.
    5 from 33 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 592kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 lb ground chicken
    • 2 large carrots grated (about 1 and ½ cups)
    • 1 small onion diced (about ½ cup)
    • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms (optional) diced
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 and ½ teaspoon fish sauce

    Peanut Sauce:

    • 3 tablespoon peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 2 tablespoon water plus additional as needed

    For Serving:

    • 1 head butter lettuce or Romaine
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional) chopped
    • 2 tablespoon green onions (optional) chopped
    • ¼ cup roasted, unsalted peanuts (optional) chopped
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    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the peanut sauce until combined, adding more water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
    • Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken, carrots, onion and mushrooms if using. Cook, stirring occasionally to crumble the chicken and combine the ingredients, until the chicken is browned and the vegetables are starting to soften.
    • Once the chicken mixture is cooked through, stir in the garlic and ginger until fragrant, followed by the fish sauce and red pepper flakes.
    • Remove from heat and serve, filling the center of a lettuce leaf and topping with cilantro, onions and peanut sauce, as desired.

    Notes

    Leftovers
    Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave, or leftovers can be eaten cold. Stir a bit of additional water into the sauce if needed. 
    *Nutrition calculated without mushrooms and optional toppings. Includes sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 38g | Sodium: 826mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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    1. Karen

      March 15, 2021 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      Love it. Have made it 3 times now

      Reply
    2. Shelby

      April 19, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      These came out amazing and made such a great Friday night movie app!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        April 19, 2022 at 7:26 pm

        I'm glad that you enjoyed them! Thank you for your kind review, Shelby!

        Reply
    3. Donny

      April 21, 2022 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      These are really good but that sauce! I could put that sauce on everything, lol.

      Reply
      • Janessa

        April 21, 2022 at 1:44 pm

        Right! I could definitely just eat the sauce with a spoon haha. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
    4. ChihYu

      April 21, 2022 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      There's nothing better than delicious lettuce wraps! Light and refreshing! Love all of the flavors!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        April 21, 2022 at 1:43 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe ChihYu! Thank you for your kind review.

        Reply

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