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Chicken lettuce wrap bowls with ground chicken, shredded carrots, and creamy peanut sauce drizzle

Chicken Lettuce Wrap Bowls with Peanut Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon srirach a
  • 2 tablespoons warm water

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, sriracha, and warm water until smooth to create the peanut sauce.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles.
  4. Incorporate the minced ginger, garlic, and diced water chestnuts; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
  6. Simmer the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes until the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly.
  7. Divide the shredded lettuce and carrots among four bowls.
  8. Top the lettuce base with the chicken mixture, drizzle with the prepared peanut sauce, and garnish with chopped green onions.