Chicken & Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

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We love the crunch from sliced cucumber and jicama in these savory chicken lettuce wraps. Serve with the simple peanut sauce for an easy dinner recipe that will impress kids and adults alike.

Lauren Grant

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Chicken & Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 lettuce wraps

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Blood Pressure High-Fiber Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

¼ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced (2 tsp.)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 pound ground chicken breast
1 cup diced jicama
16 Bibb lettuce leaves
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup halved and thinly sliced English cucumber
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

Whisk 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons water, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a small bowl.
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced scallion whites, 2 teaspoons minced serrano, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic; cook until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add 1 pound chicken; cook, breaking it up with a spoon or potato masher, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the peanut sauce to the chicken mixture; cook until the sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in jicama and scallion greens.
To serve, make 8 stacks of 2 lettuce leaves each. Divide rice, the chicken mixture, cucumber, and cilantro among the lettuce cups. Serve with lime wedges.

Tips

Serves 4: 2 lettuce wraps each

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

521	Calories
26g	Fat
44g	Carbs
34g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 lettuce wraps
Calories 521
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 11g	40%
Total Sugars 18g
Added Sugars 10g	19%
Protein 34g	68%
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 54mg	18%
Vitamin A 21990IU	440%
Vitamin C 35mg	39%
Folate 510mcg	128%
Sodium 485mg	21%
Calcium 262mg	20%
Iron 10mg	58%
Magnesium 150mg	36%
Potassium 1853mg	39%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Chicken & Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

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