Protein-Packed Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
• 8 leaves butter lettuce leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional)
• 2 units green onions, sliced (optional)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. 1.In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2.Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
3. 3.Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4.Add diced red bell pepper and shredded carrot. Cook for another 3 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
5. 5.In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sriracha to make the peanut sauce.
6. 6.Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes to let flavors meld. Remove from heat.
7. 7.Rinse and separate butter lettuce leaves for serving.
8. 8.Divide the chicken mixture evenly among lettuce leaves. Garnish with chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, and fresh cilantro if desired.