Sweet Chili Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Candied Peanuts

These sweet chili turkey lettuce wraps are the perfect balance of savory, sweet and crunchy. Ground turkey and bell pepper are simmered in a chili-soy sauce, then spooned into crisp romaine leaves. Topped with candied peanuts and fresh cilantro, each bite is a flavor explosion.

This recipe comes together in just 25 minutes using one pan, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Serve the filling family-style and let everyone build their own wraps for a fun, interactive dinner.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce PeanutsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Core, deseed and finely dice bell pepper. Halve, peel and finely dice onion. Trim and discard root end from lettuce; separate leaves. Quarter lime. Finely chop cilantro.
2. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add peanuts, 1 tsp sugar and 2 TBSP water. Cook, stirring, until water has evaporated and peanuts are coated and lightly toasted, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until tender and lightly browned, 5-8 minutes. Transfer veggies to a plate.
4. Heat another drizzle of oil in the pan. Add ground turkey; season with salt and pepper. Press into an even layer with a spatula. Cook undisturbed until browned on bottom, 3-4 minutes. Break up meat and cook until no longer pink, 2-4 minutes more.
5. Return veggies to pan. Stir in sweet soy glaze, chili sauce and 1 TBSP butter. Cook, stirring, until everything is well coated, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
6. Divide lettuce leaves among plates. Fill with turkey mixture. Garnish with candied peanuts and cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges. Alternatively, serve components separately for DIY assembly.

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.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

The sweet soy glaze and chili sauce contain wheat. Look for gluten-free versions of both to make this dish gluten-free.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the turkey filling and lettuce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Assemble just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.