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How to Make Chicken and Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Lettuce wraps are a great low-carb option that adds nutrients and a delicious crunch to your meal. These Chicken and Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce are a light meal that is fun to assemble and eat.

20 min prep time

10 min cook time

4servings

2 wraps

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add water gradually until you reach the desired sauce consistency.
Assemble the lettuce wraps by laying out large lettuce leaves, placing chicken on each leaf, and topping with cucumber and carrots.
Drizzle peanut sauce over the chicken and top with cilantro, scallions, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition facts

4 Servings

Serving Size

2 wraps

Amount per serving

Calories

240

% Daily value*
Total Fat
11g

14%
- Saturated Fat
  2g
  
  10%
- Trans Fats
  0g
Cholesterol
50mg

17%
Sodium
450mg

20%
Total Carbohydrate
17g

6%
- Dietary Fiber
  3g
  
  11%
- Total Sugars
  8g
- Added Sugars
  5g
  
  10%
Protein
23g
Potassium
570mg
12%

Ingredients

reduced-fat peanut butter

1/4 cup

lower sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp

honey

1 tbsp

rice vinegar

1 tbsp

sesame oil

1 tsp

garlic (minced)

1 clove

fresh ginger (grated)

1 tsp

water (or more to reach desired consistency)

3 tbsp

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and sliced)

2 whole

cucumber(s) (julienned (cut into thin strips about the size of matchsticks))

1 large

carrots (julienned)

1 large

fresh cilantro (chopped)

1/2 cup

lettuce

8 leaves

green onion (scallion) (thinly sliced)

2 stalks

sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)

1 tbsp