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Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wrap Bowl Recipe with Zesty Peanut Lime Sauce

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A fresh and satisfying chicken lettuce wrap bowl featuring a zesty peanut lime sauce, perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • Water to thin out sauce as needed
  • 1 head butter or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 small cucumber, diced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and thinly slice into ¼ inch strips. Season with garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add water a teaspoon at a time to reach a drizzle-able consistency. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste.
  3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and golden. Cook in batches if needed. Remove from heat and let rest briefly.
  4. Prepare vegetables: separate and wash lettuce leaves, julienne or shred carrot, thinly slice bell pepper, chop cilantro and green onions, and dice cucumber if using. Toss together or arrange separately.
  5. Assemble bowls by placing lettuce leaves on plates, topping with cooked chicken, then carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, and green onions. Drizzle with peanut lime sauce and sprinkle crushed peanuts on top.
  6. Add a squeeze of lime or pinch of chili flakes for extra flavor if desired. Serve immediately to keep lettuce crisp and sauce fresh.

Notes

Freeze chicken for 20 minutes before slicing for easier thin cuts. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing. Taste and adjust sauce sweetness and acidity frequently. Keep lettuce dry and crisp by washing and spinning dry. Store sauce separately if prepping ahead to avoid soggy lettuce. Let chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy.

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Keywords: chicken lettuce wraps, healthy chicken bowl, peanut lime sauce, low carb, quick dinner, gluten-free, easy lunch

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