Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Cups (Printable)

Tender chicken in creamy Thai peanut sauce, served in lettuce cups for a fresh, healthy, and flavorful meal or appetizer.

# Components:

→ Chicken Components

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, finely diced
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
05 - 1 small carrot, finely shredded
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Peanut Sauce Components

07 - 4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
08 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 1 tbsp honey
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp lime juice
12 - 1-2 tsp Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
13 - 2 tbsp water

→ Garnishes and Serving

14 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves
15 - 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped
16 - Fresh cilantro leaves
17 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, Sriracha, and water in a bowl. Whisk until smooth, thinning with additional water if necessary. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and sauté for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
03 - Add minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and shredded carrot to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
04 - Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir to coat evenly and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
05 - Spoon the chicken filling into the prepared lettuce leaves. Garnish with sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients that keep well in the pantry and fridge
  • Ready from start to finish in about a half hour
  • Flexible for different diets and adapts to what you have on hand
  • Perfect for meal prepping or entertaining guests
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber while keeping things gluten free if you use tamari
  • Easy to make ahead and the chicken reheats perfectly without drying out
  • Peanut sauce can double as a dip for veggies or noodles later
03 -
  • Use a second layer of lettuce if leaves are delicate to avoid tears
  • Do not skip the squeeze of fresh lime at the table it brings everything alive
  • When dicing chicken keep the pieces small for faster cooking and easier eating

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