Peanut-Sesame Chicken Lettuce Cups

• May 07 2026, by The Good Life Editorial Team

Elevate simple meals with gourmet touches and try this ground chicken recipe loaded with the rich flavors of peanut butter and sesame oil! Serve on top of lettuce leaves for a healthier take and garnish with spring onions if desired. 

Serves 4 to 6 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cooking Time 10 minutes

Ingredients 

• 300 grams ground chicken 
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter  
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil  
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce 
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce  
• 1 tablespoon oil, or butter 
• 1 small white onion, minced 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely minced or grated 
• Salt and pepper, to taste 
• Little Gem lettuce, or Green Leaf lettuce  
• Spring onions, chopped (optional)

Directions  

1. Place ground chicken in a medium bowl, then set aside.
2. Combine peanut butter, sesame oil, Hoisin sauce, and soy sauce in a small bowl and mix well. Pour the sauce mixture into the ground chicken and mix until well incorporated.  
3. Heat oil (or butter) in a pan over medium heat; saute the onion until translucent, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.  
4. Add the ground chicken mixture and cook for about 5 to 10 minutes, until the sauce is absorbed and the chicken is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.  
5.  Serve chicken atop lettuce leaves and garnish with chopped spring onions, if desired.

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