Zesty Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Quick & Easy Family Dinner!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 ml)
• 1 pound ground chicken (450g)
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded (about 1 cup)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
• 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts, canned, drained (60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth (60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (30 ml)
• 1-2 tablespoons hot water, to thin (15-30 ml)
• Optional: Sriracha to taste
• 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce, leaves separated and washed
• Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro leaves