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Fresh Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps Easy Recipe with Creamy Peanut Sauce

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These Fresh Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps combine juicy mango, tender chicken, crisp lettuce, and a creamy peanut sauce for a quick, fresh, and satisfying meal perfect for casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into small pieces (about 12 oz / 340 g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (natural, no added sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or chili flakes (optional)
  • Water to thin (2–3 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Dice the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces (about 1/2 inch cubes). Peel and dice the mango, chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Separate and wash the butter lettuce leaves, then pat dry.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and sriracha or chili flakes if using. Whisk while gradually adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth and pourable but thick enough to cling to wraps. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink and starts to brown (6–8 minutes). Add garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, and red onion; cook another 5 minutes until vegetables soften but remain slightly crunchy.
  4. Remove skillet from heat and gently fold in diced mango and chopped cilantro to warm slightly without mushiness.
  5. Lay butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon chicken and mango mixture into each leaf. Drizzle or dip with creamy peanut sauce and sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on top.
  6. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

Notes

If peanut sauce thickens after sitting, stir in a splash of water or lime juice to loosen. Use ripe Ataulfo mango for best sweetness and texture. Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken to ensure proper browning. The recipe can be adapted for vegetarian or nut-free diets by substituting tofu and seed butters respectively.

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