Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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PREP TIME: 10 MINS

COOK TIME: 10 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground chicken

1 tbs peanut oil

1/2 onion minced

1 cup red or green pepper diced

1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts drained and minced

Bibb lettuce for serving, optional

Crushed peanuts for garnish

For the Sauce:

2 tbs tamari

2 tbs sesame oil

2 tbs rice vinegar

1.5 tbs peanut butter

2 tbs maple syrup

2-4 tsp sweet chili sauce (depends how spicy you like it!)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp powdered ginger

DIRECTIONS

1. Whisk together sauce ingredients until well combined.

2. Heat 2 tbs peanut oil in a frying pan. Once hot, add ground chicken.

3. Cook until some pieces are starting to brown.

4. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.

5. Add the peppers and water chestnuts and cook about 5 minutes or until peppers are becoming soft.

6. Add sauce and simmer on low heat until the chicken and veggies are evenly coated and everything is heated through.

7. Serve in lettuce leaves and crushed peanuts!