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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 offer a delightful combination of savory flavors and fresh textures, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. These wraps feature tender ground chicken or turkey mixed with crunchy peanuts and enveloped in crisp lettuce leaves. The star of the dish is the vibrant ginger garlic sauce, which infuses every bite with irresistible flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a fun appetizer for gatherings, these wraps provide a nutritious option that’s versatile and easy to customize. Enjoy the interactive dining experience as you scoop the filling into lettuce leaves, creating a meal that’s both delicious and healthy.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (I use a paste)
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 green onions, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional – makes it more tangy)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional – helps the sauce thicken)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 cup lightly salted peanuts, chopped
  • 6 ounces rice noodles
  • 12 leaves of lettuce (I used Boston lettuce)
  • chopped cilantro, green onions, and peanuts for topping

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Combine 3/4 of the sauce with the ground chicken and chopped peanuts; marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Soak rice noodles in water until soft, then drain and rinse.
  3. In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add marinated chicken mixture; sauté for 10 minutes until cooked through. Stir in soaked noodles; stir-fry for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Assemble wraps by scooping filling into lettuce leaves and topping with cilantro, green onions, and extra peanuts.

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