Description
A vibrant high-protein meal with tender shredded chicken in a savory-sweet peanut sauce, wrapped in crisp lettuce. Balanced with rice vinegar tang, ginger heat, and fresh garden vegetables for a nutrient-packed, Southeast Asian-inspired lunch.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butterhead)
1 cup bell pepper (julienned)
1/2 cup cucumber (sliced)
1/4 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
Add shredded chicken to the bowl and stir until well coated.
Divide the chicken mixture among lettuce leaves. Top with bell pepper, cucumber, and carrots.
Fold lettuce into neat wraps and serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
Notes
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free option
Lettuce wraps can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until serving
Fresh herbs like cilantro or mint add extra brightness
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg