Peanut Chicken Napa Cabbage Cups

Name: Peanut Chicken Napa Cabbage Cups
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Olive oil, for brushing; 4 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded evenly to 1/2 inch thic; 1 tsp. light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp. fish sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 tsp. sambal oelek; 1 clove garlic, grated; 3 tbsp. natural creamy peanut butter; 2 red peppers, very thinly sliced; 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 1 small napa cabbage (2 1/2 pounds), tender leaves separated and crunchy ends removed; 1/4 c. roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped

Dare we say better than lettuce wraps.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Aug 16, 2025

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peanut chicken napa cabbage cups. low carb meals. dinnertime meals.

mike garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

383

Filling napa cabbage cups with roasted peanut chicken adds amazing crunch — not to mention, it’s so fun to let everyone build their own wraps this way.

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Ingredients

Olive oil, for brushing
4 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded evenly to 1/2 inch thic
1 tsp. light brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. sambal oelek
1 clove garlic, grated
3 Tbsp. natural creamy peanut butter
2 red peppers, very thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1 small napa cabbage (2 1/2 pounds), tender leaves separated and crunchy ends removed
1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Heat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat source. Brush rimmed baking sheet with oil and place chicken on top.
2. Step 2In medium bowl, whisk brown sugar with 1/4 cup warm water until dissolved. Whisk in fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, sambal oelek, and garlic; transfer 3 tablespoons to separate medium bowl and whisk in peanut butter, then spread on top of chicken. Broil until browned and chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
3. Step 3To first bowl, add red peppers, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Let sit until ready to serve.
4. Step 4Serve chicken with red pepper slaw, letting guests fill cabbage leaves at the table and sprinkle with peanuts.

CABBAGE CRADLE: Cut away the crunchy ends from the leaves and use just the tender parts, which will hold the fillings better.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 383 calories, 15.5 g fat (3 g saturated), 94 mg cholesterol, 1,082 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 7.5 g sugar (1 g added sugar), 45 g protein

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