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Peanut-Sesame Chicken Lettuce Cups

4.2
(10 reviews)
Author:June Xie Total: 0h 45m 19 ingredients 4 servings

These flavor-packed Peanut Sesame Chicken Lettuce Cups, made with Tyson Individually Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, are as simple as it gets for a weeknight dinner.

Peanut-Sesame Chicken Lettuce Cups

Prep Time

0h 15m

Cook Time

0h 30m

Ingredients

19

Yield

4 servings

Calories

525 kcal

Method

Step-by-step instructions

1

Make quick pickles: In a medium bowl, toss together all ingredients until well combined. Set aside.

2

In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, green onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sesame seeds. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and garlic and sesame seeds are golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer oil mixture into a large bowl and set aside.

3

Return skillet to medium heat. Add chicken and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover skillet with lid, and cook chicken 10 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°.

4

Meanwhile, make peanut sauce: Whisk peanut butter, 2 tablespoons quick-pickle juice, and cold water into bowl with oil-ginger mixture.

5

Transfer chicken to bowl with peanut sauce and shred using two forks. Toss chicken in sauce until evenly coated.

6

Serve chicken in lettuce cups and garnish with more green onions, quick pickles, sesame seeds, peanuts, and lime.

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Author & Creator

June Xie

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