THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

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This recipe is so flavorful and fresh tasting. The teachers and staff at my school love it because it's fun to put together. -Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce
1 garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
CHICKEN SALAD:
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided
6 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; stir in cilantro. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, red pepper, onions, carrot and 1/4 cup peanuts. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among lettuce leaves; sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Fold lettuce over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges