Thai Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

I love lettuce wraps. I think they taste so fresh and delish. I always love getting them at restaurants, but I always thought they seemed so complex to actually make at home. My friend Rose gave me this seriously AWESOME recipe. It was so easy and fun to make. My kids loved putting these together and thought it was fun make a little bit of a mess. You will LOVE this recipe!   Keep in mind though that the Thai Chili Paste, makes it hot and spicy, so depending on your taste buds, and as much or as little as you would like. 

2 cups cooked rice

3 chicken breasts-finely chopped

1/2 onion-chopped

1 cup shredded cabbage

1 cup shredded carrots

1 tablespoon ginger

2 cloves garlic-minced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon Thai Chili paste

1 head iceberg lettuce

Cook rice as directed on package. Saute onion in olive oil until soft. Add chicken until no longer pink. Add the carrots, cabbage, ginger and garlic. Add soy sauce and Thai chili paste. 

Peanut Sauce

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons soy sauce

4 garlic cloves-minced

1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons water

1/4 cup oil

2 teaspoons Thai Chili paste

Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Whisk until smooth.  

To assemble wraps, start with lettuce cup, then add rice, top with  chicken mixture and a little sauce. Enjoy!