Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (or sesame oil)
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)(optional)
• 6 cups romaine lettuce hearts (or butter lettuce)
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (optional garnish)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice chicken thinly. Mince garlic. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, rice vinegar, and water (and red pepper flakes if using) until smooth.

2. 2

   Cook (12 minutes): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the peanut sauce and simmer, stirring, until glossy and thickened, about 4–5 minutes.

4. 4

   Serve: Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce cups and top with green onions (and chopped peanuts if using).