Chicken Lettuce Tacos with a Sweet Chili and Peanut Sauce
Experience the perfect fusion of bold flavors and light, refreshing textures with these Chicken Lettuce Tacos with a Sweet Chili and Peanut Sauce. These low-carb, flavor-packed tacos feature tender ground chicken infused with garlic, ginger, and a savory blend of soy and hoisin sauce, all cradled in crisp butter lettuce leaves. The star of the dish is the creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sweet chili peanut sauce that ties everything together with a delectable punch. Garnished with crunchy peanuts and fresh green onions, these tacos offer a delightful balance of texture and taste. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or as an appetizer for entertaining guests. Plus, an optional touch of rice noodles makes this versatile dish adaptable to your preferences. Serve these healthy, satisfying lettuce wraps as a fresh twist on taco night that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken
- 8 pieces Butter lettuce leaves (or other lettuce leaves for wrapping)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 cup Cooked rice noodles (optional, for filling)
- 2 tbsp Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 3 tbsp Sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp Peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Warm water
- 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add sesame oil.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in soy sauce and hoisin sauce, mixing well to evenly coat the chicken. Cook for an additional 2 minutes and remove from heat.
In a bowl, prepare the sweet chili peanut sauce by whisking together sweet chili sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, and warm water. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired for extra heat.
Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves, and set them aside as the taco “shells.”
To assemble the tacos, place a small portion of the cooked ground chicken in the center of a lettuce leaf.
Optionally, add a small amount of cooked rice noodles for extra texture and flavor.
Drizzle or spoon the sweet chili peanut sauce over the chicken.
Garnish each taco with chopped green onions and peanuts for crunch and freshness.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.4 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 610 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 479 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
