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Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Garlic Sauce

Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Garlic Sauce
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Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Garlic Sauce are a vibrant and delicious meal option that brings together the satisfying crunch of fresh lettuce with a savory filling of ground chicken, peanuts, and rice noodles. This dish is not just quick to prepare—taking only 25 minutes from start to finish—but it also boasts a flavor-packed punch thanks to the zesty ginger garlic sauce. Perfect for casual gatherings or family dinners, these wraps allow everyone to customize their fillings, making mealtime interactive and fun. Enjoy a healthy dose of protein and healthy fats in these delightful lettuce wraps that are sure to impress your guests!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 cup lightly salted peanuts, chopped
  • 6 ounces rice noodles
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (or paste)
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 green onions, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 12 leaves of lettuce (like Boston lettuce)
  • chopped cilantro, green onions, and peanuts for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, sambal oelek, honey, ginger, garlic, lime juice, green onions, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken and chopped peanuts with 3/4 of the sauce; marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Soak rice noodles in water until softened; drain and cut into small pieces.
  4. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the marinated chicken mixture and sauté until cooked through (about 10 minutes). Stir in soaked noodles and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Assemble wraps by spooning filling into lettuce leaves and topping with cilantro, extra green onions, peanuts, and reserved sauce.

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