sweet soy ginger glaze, peanuts, crispy wontons, spicy aioli

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well to create a marinade.

Prepare Marinade

Place the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator) to absorb the flavors.

Marinate Chicken

After marinating, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Cook Chicken

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before chopping it into small, bite-sized pieces.

Chop Chicken

In the same skillet, add diced red bell pepper and chopped green onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Sauté Vegetables

Combine the chopped chicken with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet and stir until mixed evenly.

Combine Chicken and Vegetables

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.

Make Spicy Aioli

Lay out the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. These will serve as the wraps.

Prepare Lettuce Wraps

Spoon the chicken filling into the center of each lettuce leaf.

Fill Lettuce Leaves

Top each filled lettuce wrap with crispy wonton strips and chopped peanuts.

Add Toppings

Drizzle spicy aioli over the top of each lettuce wrap to add flavor.

Add Spicy Aioli

Serve immediately and enjoy your Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps!

szechuan chicken lettuce wraps

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