Sweet Chili Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Candied Peanuts and Bell Pepper

These Sweet Chili Turkey Lettuce Wraps bring together savory ground turkey, tender bell pepper and a sweet-spicy chili-soy glaze, all wrapped in crisp romaine leaves. Topped with crunchy candied peanuts and fresh cilantro, each bite is a burst of flavor and texture.

Inspired by the vibrant energy of a music festival, this dish is designed to be fun, interactive and full of bold flavors. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just yourself, these lettuce wraps are sure to impress.

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Ingredients

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chopped Chicken BreastView 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) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView 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 the peanuts, 1 teaspoon sugar (2 teaspoons for 4 servings) 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 wipe out the pan.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the 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.
4. Heat another drizzle of oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey; season with salt and pepper. Press into an even layer with a spatula and cook undisturbed until browned on the bottom, 3-4 minutes. Break up the meat and continue cooking until cooked through, 2-4 minutes more.
5. Return the vegetables to the pan. Stir in the sweet soy glaze, chili sauce and 1 tablespoon butter (2 tablespoons for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until everything is well coated, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze in lime juice to taste.
6. Divide the lettuce leaves among plates and fill with the turkey mixture. Garnish with candied peanuts and cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side. Alternatively, serve the filling, peanuts and cilantro in separate bowls for DIY assembly.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken is a great substitute and will work exactly the same way.

What can I use instead of sweet soy glaze?

You can mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar as a quick substitute.

How do I store leftovers?

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