Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe

This recipe wraps the delicious flavor of peanut chicken in lettuce for a delightfully light, high protein meal that you can make in less than an hour.

Ingredients & Nutrition

These wraps are loaded with nutritious ingredients:

• Ground chicken or turkey offers lean, high-quality protein with less saturated fat than red meat, plus a boost of energizing B vitamins.
• Peanut butter and peanuts add rich, plant-based protein along with heart-healthy unsaturated fats, B and E vitamins.
• Lettuce, Cabbage, snow peas, carrots, green onions, and basil bring vibrant flavor and color, while delivering antioxidants like carotenoids and flavonoids, along with essential vitamins A, C, and K to support immune health, vision, and overall wellness.
• Dates are a great natural sweetener, with a medium/low glycemic index and a rich, caramel-like flavor, that are loaded with fiber, potassium, and magnesium.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated nutritional breakdown for two wraps, one quarter of the recipe. Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	363 kcal	—
Total Fat	24 g	31%
– Saturated Fat	4 g	20%
– Trans Fat	0 g	—
Cholesterol	65 mg	22%
Sodium	340 mg	15%
Total Carbohydrates	14.5 g	5%
– Dietary Fiber	3 g	11%
– Total Sugars	5 g	—
Protein	23 g	46%
Vitamin A	950 mcg RAE	106%
Vitamin C	22 mg	25%
Vitamin K	110 mcg	92%
Vitamin E	1.2 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	25%
Folate (B9)	80 mcg DFE	20%
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg	25%
Iron	1.8 mg	10%
Magnesium	50 mg	12%
Potassium	650 mg	14%
Calcium	50 mg	4%
Zinc	2.2 mg	20%
Phosphorus	220 mg	18%
Manganese	0.8 mg	35%
Copper	0.18 mg	20%
Selenium	17 mcg	30%

Instructions

1. Gather ground meat/tofu, lettuce (bibb, romaine or iceberg), carrot/bell pepper, cabbage, snow peas, green onion, peanut butter, fresh basil or cilantro, date or other sweetener, soy or tamari sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, lime, sesame oil, and peanuts.
2. Grate 1 teaspoon ginger.
   Grate or julienne ¼ cup carrot.
   Chop 2 dates.
   Finely chop ½ cup cabbage, ¼ cup snow peas, ¼ cup green onion, and ¼ cup peanuts optional.
   Tear or chop ¼ cup basil (tip tearing prevents bruising and preserves more aroma/flavor).
3. If using date for sweetener, chop 2 dates.
   Simmer 3 tablespoon soy or tamari sauce, ginger, and dates over medium low until dates are soft.
   Mash with a fork or potato masher.
   Remove from heat and combine sweetener, soy, and ginger with 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 ½ tablespoon lime juice, ¼ cup smooth peanut butter, ¼ cup basil , and ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat.
   Sauté protein of your choice until lightly brown.
   Add carrot, cabbage, and snow peas.
   Sauté until vegetables soften.
5. Add sauce, and basil to meat and vegetables.
   Adjust seasoning.
6. Serve with lettuce leaves, chopped peanuts, fresh herb, sesame oil, and chili sauce.