Sweet Chili Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Candied Peanuts

These Sweet Chili Turkey Lettuce Wraps bring together savory ground turkey, tender bell pepper and a glossy sweet chili-soy glaze for a fast and satisfying meal. The crunchy candied peanuts add an irresistible texture, while fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime brighten every bite.

Perfect for a light dinner or a fun appetizer, these wraps are naturally low in carbs and packed with protein. Serve them family-style with lettuce cups and let everyone build their own wrap for an interactive meal that’s sure to please.

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Ingredients

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce PeanutsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Core, deseed and finely dice the bell pepper. Halve, peel and finely dice the onion. Trim the root end from the lettuce and separate the leaves. Quarter the lime. Finely chop the cilantro.
2. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add peanuts, 1 teaspoon sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring constantly, until the water evaporates and the peanuts are coated and lightly toasted, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Wipe the pan clean.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced bell pepper and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until tender and lightly browned, 5-8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a plate. Add another drizzle of oil to the pan. Add the ground turkey; season with salt and pepper. Press into an even layer with a spatula. Cook undisturbed until browned on the bottom, 3-4 minutes. Break the meat into pieces and continue cooking until no longer pink, 2-4 minutes more. Return the vegetables to the pan. Stir in the sweet soy glaze, sweet Thai chili sauce and butter. Cook, stirring, until everything is well coated and heated through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze in lime juice to taste.
4. Divide the lettuce leaves among plates. Spoon the turkey mixture into the leaves. Top with candied peanuts and chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side. Alternatively, set out the filling, peanuts, cilantro and lettuce separately and let everyone build their own wraps.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or pork instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken or pork work well as substitutes. Adjust cooking time as needed to ensure the meat is fully cooked.

What can I use instead of sweet soy glaze?

You can substitute with a mixture of 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar, plus a splash of water to thin.

How do I make the candied peanuts without sugar?

For a sugar-free version, skip the candied peanuts and use plain roasted peanuts instead. The texture will be less crunchy but still delicious.