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Chicken Quinoa Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Delicious and healthy lettuce wraps filled with flavorful chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, topped with a creamy peanut sauce.

Ingredients

Grains

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water

Protein

  • 1 lb ground chicken

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 minced garlic cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Sauces & Condiments

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2-3 tbsp water (for sauce)

Lettuce & Garnishes

  • 1 head large romaine or butter lettuce
  • Sesame seeds Sesame seeds
  • Cilantro Cilantro

Instructions 

  • Cook quinoa: rinse, boil water, add quinoa, simmer 15 mins, then fluff.
  • Prepare vegetables and lettuce: dice peppers, shred carrots, mince garlic, grate ginger, chop green onions, rinse lettuce leaves.
  • Cook chicken: sauté in olive oil until no pink, add garlic and ginger, cook 1 min.
  • Add sauces and vegetables: stir in soy sauce, add peppers, carrots, green onions, cook 3 mins.
  • Combine with quinoa and season: mix in quinoa, hoisin, vinegar, season, cook 2 mins.
  • Make peanut sauce: whisk peanut butter, soy, lime, honey, sesame oil, water until smooth.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with additional cilantro and sesame seeds before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keyword: chicken, lettuce, Quinoa