Sweet Chili Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Candied Peanuts

These sweet chili turkey lettuce wraps are a flavor-packed, lighter alternative to traditional wraps. Ground turkey is sautéed with bell pepper and onion, then simmered in a sweet and savory chili-soy sauce. The filling is spooned into crisp romaine leaves and topped with candied peanuts for an extra crunch and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

This recipe comes together in just one pan, making cleanup a breeze. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a fun appetizer for guests. The combination of sweet, spicy and savory flavors, along with the contrasting textures, will have everyone reaching for more.

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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 all produce. Core, deseed and finely dice the bell pepper. Halve, peel and finely dice the onion. Trim and discard the root end from the lettuce; 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 and 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring constantly, until the water evaporates and the peanuts are coated and lightly toasted, 3-5 minutes. Transfer the candied peanuts to a small bowl. Wipe out the pan.
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. Heat another drizzle of oil in 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 cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Return the vegetables to the pan. Stir in the sweet soy glaze, chili sauce and 1 tablespoon butter. Cook, stirring, until everything is well coated, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
4. Divide the lettuce leaves among plates. Fill each leaf with the turkey mixture. Garnish with the candied peanuts and chopped cilantro. Serve with the remaining lime wedges on the side. Alternatively, serve the turkey mixture, peanuts and cilantro in separate bowls and let everyone assemble 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. Just adjust cooking time as needed.

Can I make these lettuce wraps ahead of time?

The turkey filling can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and reheated. Assemble the wraps just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.

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.