Quick High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Quick Chicken Lettuce Wraps are crispy, high protein, and ready in just 20 minutes. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping them crispy is to pat the chicken dry before cooking. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Recipe for Dinner.

What You'll Need for Quick High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 head butter lettuce
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Optional: Chopped peanuts
• Optional: Sliced green onions
• Optional: Crushed red pepper

How to Make Quick High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

1. Step 1: Cut chicken into thin strips and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, combine peanut butter, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
4. Step 4: Separate lettuce leaves and rinse. Spoon chicken and peanut sauce onto lettuce leaves. Top with desired toppings and serve immediately.

Storing & Reheating Quick High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover chicken and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Chicken and sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Freezing Quick High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat chicken in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter version, use turkey breast instead of chicken.
• Best substitution: Substitute peanut butter with almond butter for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare lettuce leaves and toppings up to 1 day in advance. Store separately in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If sauce is too thick, add more water and stir until desired consistency is reached.

Quick High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

High Protein, Low Carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 head butter lettuce
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Optional Toppings

• Chopped peanuts
• Sliced green onions
• Crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut chicken into thin strips and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, combine peanut butter, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
4. Step 4: Separate lettuce leaves and rinse. Spoon chicken and peanut sauce onto lettuce leaves. Top with desired toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter version, use turkey breast instead of chicken.
• Best substitution: Substitute peanut butter with almond butter for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare lettuce leaves and toppings up to 1 day in advance. Store separately in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If sauce is too thick, add more water and stir until desired consistency is reached.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover chicken and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat chicken in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: Chicken and sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 85mg
• Sat. Fat: 3g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Quick High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Quick High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!