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Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps

Here’s a fresh and easy chicken dinner that’s great for weeknights when you need to get food on the table fast. Despite being quick, it packs a ton of flavor, thanks to the addictive coconut-peanut sauce, which unites the various components (rice vermicelli noodles, sliced cucumber, and lettuce to wrap it all in) in delicious harmony. Don’t be shy about the toppings—scallions, basil, and peanuts are suggested here, but shredded carrot, thinly sliced bell pepper, and snow peas would be welcome, too. Save any leftover peanut sauce for rice bowls or to use as a veggie dip.

Ingredients

  1. 4 ounces rice vermicelli noodles

  2. 1 tablespoon canola oil

  3. 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1¼ lb.)

  4. ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  5. ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  6. ¼ cup creamy peanut butter

  7. ¼ cup canned unsweetened coconut milk, well shaken

  8. 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)

  9. 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

  10. ½ tablespoon sriracha

  11. 12 Bibb lettuce leaves

  12. 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber

  13. Thinly sliced scallions, basil leaves, and chopped roasted peanuts, for serving

Directions

  • 4 ounces rice vermicelli noodles

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1¼ lb.)

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter

  • ¼ cup canned unsweetened coconut milk, well shaken

  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)

  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

  • ½ tablespoon sriracha

  • 12 Bibb lettuce leaves

  • 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber

  • Thinly sliced scallions, basil leaves, and chopped roasted peanuts, for serving