Light Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

• boneless skinless chicken breasts↗1
• small head green cabbage (at least 12 large leaves)↗1
• yellow bell peppers, cut into thin strips↗2
• red bell peppers, cut into thin strips↗2
• large carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)↗2
• green onions, finely chopped (about 1 cup)↗
• cilantro for topping↗
• fresh lime juice↗0.25 cup
• fish sauce↗4 teaspoon
• low sodium soy sauce↗4 teaspoon
• canola oil↗4 teaspoon
• sugar↗3 teaspoon
• honey↗2 teaspoon
• water↗2 teaspoon
• scant 1 cup peanuts1 cup
• small cloves garlic, minced↗8
• lemongrass paste (I used fresh lemongrass ground into a paste)↗1.5 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to boil. Place the chicken breasts in the water (add garlic cloves or salt to season if you want). Simmer for 20 minutes or more until the chicken breasts are cooked through. Drain the water. When they are cool enough to handle, shred the chicken with two forks. Chill in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   Cut the bottom stem off the cabbage so the leaves come apart easily while still staying intact. Wash the leaves and set aside. Prepare the other vegetables.

3. 3

   Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor. Puree or blend until the mixture resembles chunky peanut butter (just not as thick). Taste and adjust to fit your preferences.

4. 4

   Assemble the lettuce wraps by filling the cabbage leaves with chicken, carrots, peppers, green onions, and cilantro. Add a few extra peanuts if you want. Top with a spoonful of peanut sauce and an extra drizzle of soy sauce.