Low Fat Spicy-Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Low Fat Spicy-Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast; 1 ½ tablespoons reduced-fat crunchy peanut butter; 1 small onion; 1 garlic clove; 1 medium carrot; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 14 green cabbage (or red if you prefer); ½ cup bean sprouts; ½ cup sugar snap pea; ¼ cup water chestnut; 12 head lettuce; 1 teaspoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 large chicken breast
1 ½ tablespoons reduced-fat crunchy peanut butter
1 small onion
1 garlic clove
1 medium carrot
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
14 green cabbage (or red if you prefer)
½ cup bean sprouts
½ cup sugar snap pea
¼ cup water chestnut
12 head lettuce
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt and pepper

1
Use 1 tsp olive oil to coat a large saucepan or wok and put on high heat.
2
Chop chicken breast into bite sized pieces.
3
Chop onions and cabbage into medium strips.
4
Finely chop garlic.
5
Grate carrot with a peeler into thick strips.
6
Add chicken, onions and carrots carefully to hot pan and heat until onions begin to brown.
7
Add cabbage, snap peas, and water chestnuts.
8
Add bean sprouts LAST, waiting until all other vegetables are mostly cooked.
9
As vegetables cook add salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
10
If pan gets a bit dry, instead of adding oil, use a half cup of water.
11
When vegetables are mostly cooked, add peanut butter and a 1/4 cup of water, mix well and reduce.
12
Remove pan from heat and let sit one or two minutes.
13
Chop one head of lettuce in half.
14
Discard outer leaves and remove hard stalk.
15
Pull leaves from the head, and try your hardest to keep them intact.
16
Use lettuce leaves like a tortilla, filling them with hot chicken and vegetables.
17
Meal is complete when served with brown rice.
18
Meal is also great when made vegetarian style.

594

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large chicken breast, 1 ½ tablespoons reduced-fat crunchy peanut butter, 1 small onion, 1 garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Spicy-Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low Fat Spicy-Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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