Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure that combines the vibrant flavors of Asia with the freshness of a crisp lettuce wrap. Embark on a journey to create Chicken Lettuce Tacos with a Sweet Chili and Peanut Sauce, a tantalizing dish that bursts with sweet, savory, and nutty notes. This recipe also introduces you to a delectable Sweet Chili Sauce, a versatile condiment that adds a touch of heat and sweetness to any dish, and a creamy Peanut Sauce, perfect for drizzling over noodles, spring rolls, or as a marinade for chicken or tofu. Get ready to elevate your taco game and discover a world of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
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PEANUT CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
A super quick dinner made in 25 min! It's so hearty, filling, and low-carb, yet the family will still be begging for more!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Categories asian inspired
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk in 2-3 tablespoons water until desired consistency is reached; set aside. Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground chicken, mushrooms, carrot and shallot. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, making sure to crumble the chicken as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce and fish sauce until heated through, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro. To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style, drizzled with peanut sauce.
THAI LETTUCE WRAPS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the chicken and marinade: Mix the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, Sriracha, rice wine vinegar and grated garlic in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken strips and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours.
- Heat a grill pan over high heat.
- Remove the chicken strips from the marinade and grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the peanuts and cilantro.
- For the lettuce and fillings: Set out the lettuce, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers and rice noodles on the serving platter.
- To assemble, use the butter lettuce leaves to contain the chicken and fillings. Add some chili and hoisin sauce, then roll them up and eat!
CHICKEN LETTUCE 'TACOS' WITH A SWEET CHILI AND PEANUT SAUCE
I wanted to make something that would tantalize our taste-buds but still be healthy, fresh-tasting and colorful. This recipe delivers in every department. The kids loved assembling their own oriental-style chicken-lettuce 'tacos' at the table, loading them with the toppings of their choosing, drizzling with the yummy sauce, sprinkling on nuts and then eating everything up! I guess I should have made twice as much.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 33m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a mini-processor, whizz together garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil and ginger until all combined and pureed. Put chicken strips into a ziploc bag, pour in marinade. Distribute to coat chicken well with marinade. Place in refrigerator and forget for 3-5 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before you are ready to cook it to bring closer to room temperature.
- Drain everything in the ziploc bag directly into a hot teflon saute pan. Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. The marinade will have reduced into a glaze, just coating the chicken. Season, carefully (there's already soy sauce in the marinade). Empty the chicken out onto a serving platter.
- To make the Sweet Chili Sauce, combine all the ingredients in a blender/food processor and puree until smooth. Pour into a small bowl.
- At table: Have chicken on one platter and the lettuce cups with all the other vegetables and rice noodles on another. Don't forget the Sweet Chili Sauce and the bowl of chopped peanuts. Allow free rein for creativity and great flavor packed into healthful oriental-style 'tacos'!
SWEET AND SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN
Chicken thighs and a slow cooker- that's a marriage made in culinary heaven! Juicy and flavorful, this simple dish will make you swoon when you return home and find it ready. The filling is also excellent in lettuce wraps. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine broth, jelly, peanut butter, soy sauce and garlic in small bowl; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove chicken from slow cooker and cool slightly. Shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker. Stir in salt and pepper., Sprinkle each serving with peanuts and red pepper. If desired, serve with rice and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
- To make the sweet chili and peanut sauce, simply whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
- If you like your sauce with a little more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Serve the tacos immediately with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Chicken Lettuce Tacos with a Sweet Chili and Peanut Sauce is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is grilled to perfection and the sweet chili and peanut sauce is the perfect complement. These tacos are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try.
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