Ginger-Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce
Ginger-kissed ground chicken nestled in crisp iceberg leaves pairs with a creamy peanut sauce that’s nutty, lightly spicy, and balanced by fresh carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Ginger-Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce bring bright crunch and rich depth, perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a lighter party spread where everyone builds their own.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook and stir the ground chicken in a large skillet until it is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease. Stir the red bell pepper into the chicken; cook and stir until the pepper is slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
- 2
Whisk 1/2 cup soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, 5 dashes hot pepper sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl; pour the mixture over the chicken. Cook and stir the chicken with the sauce over low heat until the flavors blend, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Mash the peanut butter with hot water in a small bowl until smooth; stir in 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 5 dashes hot pepper sauce. Set the dipping sauce aside.
- 4
Shape the lettuce leaves into cups and fill them with the chicken mixture. Top the lettuce wraps with shredded carrots, sprinkle with green onion and cilantro, and add a spoonful of the peanut dipping sauce.
- Calories 351.54 kcal Moderate
- Protein 32.22 g Good Source
- Carbs 25.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.59 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.17 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 90.73 mg High
- Sodium 1031.55 mg High
- Fiber 6.21 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.38 g High
- Added Sugar 0.32 g Low Source
- Calcium 75.05 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.72 mg Moderate
- Potassium 302.96 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2010.76 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 33.76 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame