20 MINUTE PEANUT CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, 5–6 minutes until mostly cooked through.
  3. 3Add garlic, ginger, salt and pepper. Cook another 2–3 minutes until fragrant and fully cooked.
  4. 4If there’s excess liquid, let it cook off so the mixture isn’t watery.
  5. 5In a bowl, whisk peanut butter, coconut aminos, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil and chili paste if using.
  6. 6Add warm water a tablespoon at a time until smooth and spoonable.
  7. 7Add about two-thirds of the peanut sauce to the chicken and toss to coat.
  8. 8Let it cook 1–2 minutes so it clings.
  9. 9Spoon chicken into bibb lettuce leaves.
  10. 10Top with cucumber, carrots, peanuts and scallions.
  11. 11Drizzle with remaining sauce and serve with toppings of choice.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 0.33 cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons warm water, to thin
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional
  • bibb lettuce
  • shredded carrots
  • chopped peanuts
  • sliced scallions
  • sriracha
  • cucumber

Equipment

large skilletbowl

Tips

  • If there's excess liquid in the chicken mixture, let it cook off so the mixture isn't watery.