Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Juicy grilled chicken combined with crisp lettuce and a creamy, spicy peanut sauce for a light yet flavorful handheld meal. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, boneless skinless, olive oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
12 romaine lettuce leaves
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 tbsp warm water
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts and marinate for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through with internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup peanut butter with 3 tbsp warm water, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp soy sauce until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Arrange 12 romaine lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon sliced chicken into each leaf, drizzle with spicy peanut sauce, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
Step 5: Serve immediately as handheld wraps for a fresh, light meal.