Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Ground chicken sautéed with fresh vegetables served in crisp lettuce leaves and drizzled with a rich spicy peanut sauce. This asian-inspired keto (low carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs ground chicken, green onions, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 3 sliced green onions
• 1 small diced red bell pepper
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 12 leaves butter lettuce leaves
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground chicken, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger, cooking for 6-7 minutes and breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1 small diced red bell pepper, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and pourable.
5. Step 5: Remove chicken mixture from heat and spoon into 12 butter lettuce leaves.
6. Step 6: Drizzle each wrap generously with the spicy peanut sauce and serve immediately.