Description
These Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Boats are a quick and flavorful meal, combining tender sautéed chicken with a creamy, tangy peanut sauce, fresh vegetables, and crisp romaine lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this recipe offers a delicious balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors with a refreshing crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy or chunky unsweetened peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and finely chopped green onions to the skillet. Stir continuously for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Bell Pepper: Incorporate the diced red bell pepper into the skillet and cook until slightly softened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and sriracha until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Lettuce Boats: Spoon the cooked chicken mixture evenly into the large romaine lettuce leaves. Drizzle with additional peanut sauce if desired for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve the lettuce boats immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus.
Notes
- You can adjust the sriracha sauce quantity depending on your preferred spice level.
- For a vegan version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh and use a vegan-friendly peanut butter.
- Make sure to use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother sauce or chunky for added texture.
- These lettuce boats are best served fresh to maintain crispness of the lettuce.
