Chicken Lettuce Wraps

CaribbeanQueen's Note:

A light, easy, and delicious combination of chicken and vegetables with a distinct oriental flavor. When I make this dish, I like to serve it with fried rice. Try Sue L.'s # 38748.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

FILLING

• 3 -4 cups roasted chicken , shredded
• 2 medium celery ribs , diced
• 3 -4 medium green onions , sliced
• ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts , chopped

SAUCE FOR FILLING

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
• 4 tablespoons cilantro , snipped

PEANUT SAUCE

• ½ cup hoisin sauce
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons garlic , minced
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon chile sauce with garlic
• lettuce leaf , washed and dried

Directions:

1. Combine filling ingredients in medium bowl.
2. Combine sauce ingredients in small bowl.
3. Pour sauce over filling and mix well.
4. Combine all of the peanut sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat to a slow boil; whisking often until all of the ingredients have melted together. Cool to room temperature. If sauce gets too thick, thin with a little bit of milk.
5. Top lettuce leaves with chicken mixture and top with peanut sauce.
6. Roll shut (like a burrito!) and enjoy.