2containers of Bibb lettucethese come in a plastic shell to protect the delicate leaves of Boston Bibb Lettuce or Butter Lettuce whole (not bagged)
1cucumberthin sliced into circles
1tablespoonof rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
1large package of ramen noodlesthe kind without the flavor packets which can be found in the Asian sections of the grocery store. If you can't find them you can use 2 of the instant ramen packs but discard the flavor packets
2boneless chicken breastscut into small chicken tender sizes or 2 inch wide strips add your chicken
1can of coconut milkshaken well
1tablespoontoasted sesame seeds(optional)
¼cupcreamy peanut butter
2tablespoonsoy sauce
3tablespoonwater
salt and pepper to taste
2-3tablespoonof coconut oil or vegetable oil
2tablespoonchopped fresh cilantro
½cupchopped peanutsoptional
Sauces
2tablespoonof creamy peanut butter
1cupof low sodium soy
1bunch of green onions diced
2tablespoonof waterfor thinning the sauce if needed
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper flakesoptional
Instructions
Pre-heat your oven to 350 or your grill to medium heat. In a large bowl add your chicken, ¼ cup peanut butter, soy sauce for the chicken and the water and mix well.
Place your chicken strips on to a large sheet pan and if you are using peanuts, sprinkle those on top of your chicken.
Cook your chicken until the juices run clear either on your grill or in your oven. About 10 minutes on a medium heat grill and about 10-15 minutes in a 375 degree oven.
While the chicken is cooking, start preparing your vegetables by thinly slicing your red pepper, shredding your carrots and thin slicing your cucumbers.
Take the cucumbers, add them to a medium bowl with your vinegar and water and let them start to pickle.
While that is happening, in a small to medium sauce pan (large enough to cook your ramen), add your can of coconut milk and enough water to come to the middle of the pot and bring to a boil.
Once that is boiling, add your ramen and cook according to the instructions, usually just a few minutes.
Once the ramen is cooked, drain and add to a bowl and add 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil (or vegetable oil) so the noodles do not stick too much. Put aside.
Now check if your chicken is ready. When done cooking, put it on a plate and cover it with tin foil to rest.
Sauces
Grab two large ramekins or 2 small bowls and a whisk or fork.
In one bowl, fill it with your peanut butter and ¼ cup of your soy sauce. carefully mix it together with your fork or whisk. At first it will seem like an impossible task but trust me it will start to come together. If your peanut sauce looks to thick go ahead and add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of water at a time to thin it to your liking!
Now in the other bowl, add a ½ cup of the soy sauce and red pepper flakes into your sauce. At this point you can add your diced green onions to the tops of both sauces for decoration and flavor.
Assemble
Place your cooked chicken on a cutting board and thinly slice it and put aside. If you are using sesame seeds, go ahead and add them on top of your chicken.
Drain the cucumbers and place them in a bowl and put aside.
On a large platter, add one leaf of Boston or Bibb Lettuce on to the platter for each ingredient you have prepared.
Now, place your ingredients (veggies, chicken and ramen) on top of the lettuce leaves like in the picture.
Now, add your sauces to the platter as well adding spoons to the bowls so people can add the sauces to the wraps.
For the wraps, carefully take each piece of lettuce off of the heads of lettuce and add to a large plate. This you will serve on the side of your large platter with the chicken and veggies.
Now sprinkle your entire dish with your cilantro
To eat
Take one whole piece of the bibb lettuce, add a small bit of chicken and small amounts of all the vegetables and place on top of the lettuce. Drizzle on the sauces (a little goes a long way) and carefully try to roll it and then eat. Keep repeating this until you're are full :)