Buzz
This quick and fresh chicken dinner is perfect for busy weeknights when you're looking for something fast. Even though it’s speedy, it bursts with flavor, especially due to the rich coconut-peanut sauce that ties together the rice vermicelli noodles, fresh cucumber, and lettuce wraps. Feel free to customize your toppings with items like scallions, basil, and peanuts, or add in shredded carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas for extra crunch.
Keep any leftover peanut sauce for future use in rice bowls or as a veggie dip.
Ingredients List
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4 oz rice vermicelli noodles
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1 tbsp canola oil
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (around 1¼ lb.)
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½ tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
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¼ cup creamy peanut butter
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¼ cup canned unsweetened coconut milk (shake well)
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1 ½ tbsp fresh lime juice (from one lime)
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1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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½ tbsp sriracha
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12 Bibb lettuce leaves
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1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
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Thinly sliced scallions, basil leaves, and chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the rice noodles by following the directions provided on the package.
While the noodles are soaking, heat oil in a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook, flipping once, until it’s charred and fully cooked, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Once done, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
Serve the sliced chicken and noodles on lettuce leaves with cucumber and peanut sauce. Top with scallions, basil, and peanuts for added flavor and crunch.
By Caitlin BenselNutritional Information (per serving)
| 445 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 29g | Carbs |
| 31g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 445 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium 897mg | 39% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 31g | 62% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
