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Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: ½ yellow onion, diced; ½ cup diced carrot; ½ cup diced red bell pepper; Bibb or butter lettuce, for making cups; Green onions, for topping; Sesame seeds, for topping; 1 teaspoon coconut oil; 1 pound extra lean ground chicken or turkey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten free variety if needed); ½ cup peanut sauce, plus more for drizzling; 1 tablespoon lime juice

ByMariam Harutyunyan December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

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Introduction

These Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy meal that’s quick to make. Packed with colorful veggies and a rich peanut sauce, they’re perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Fresh lettuce cups add a crisp, refreshing touch to every bite.

A close-up view of a lettuce wrap placed on a white plate, featuring a mix of cooked diced orange sweet potatoes, creamy scrambled eggs, and small bits of bright red tomatoes layered on a fresh green lettuce leaf, topped with thin slices of white onion and small pieces of chopped parsley; the white marbled surface underneath adds a clean, bright background to the warm, vibrant colors of the dish. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

½ yellow onion, diced
½ cup diced carrot

½ cup diced red bell pepper
1 teaspoon coconut oil

1 pound extra lean ground chicken or turkey
1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten free variety if needed)

½ cup peanut sauce, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon lime juice
Bibb or butter lettuce for cups

Green onions, for topping
Sesame seeds, for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, spray with cooking spray.

Step 2: Add the diced onion, carrot, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 3: Stir in the coconut oil, ground chicken, and soy sauce. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
Step 4: Mix in the peanut sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or additional spices if needed.

Step 5: Spoon the filling into Bibb or butter lettuce leaves. Top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Step 6: Drizzle extra peanut sauce over the wraps if desired, then serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Use ground turkey or even tofu as a substitute for ground chicken to suit your preference.

For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the peanut sauce mixture.
Try shredded cabbage or shredded carrots in place of diced vegetables for a different texture.
If peanut allergy is a concern, swap peanut sauce for sunflower seed butter sauce made with similar seasonings.

Storage

Store any leftover chicken filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the lettuce separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting. Reheat the filling gently in a skillet or microwave, then assemble with fresh lettuce and toppings before eating.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a small wrap with three layers, held by a woman's hand. The base layer is a fresh green leafy lettuce, smooth and slightly curled to form a cup shape. Inside, the second layer is a mix of small chunks of cooked ground meat colored light brown, scattered with thin bright orange carrot strips and small pieces of green herbs. The top layer shows diced red tomatoes and a round white slice of a vegetable or bulb, sprinkled with sesame seeds adding small white spots. The overall image has a bright, fresh look with sharp colors against a white marbled background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these wraps gluten free?

Yes, simply use a gluten free soy sauce or tamari to keep this recipe gluten free. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten free.

What kind of peanut sauce should I use?

You can use store-bought peanut sauce or make your own by mixing peanut butter with soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and a bit of honey or sugar for balance. Choose one that matches your desired level of sweetness and spice.