The Cheesecake Factory Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 0.33 cups crunchy peanut butter
• 0.33 cups soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 2 inch) piece fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 0.5 cups sweet chili sauce
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   For peanut sauce, stir peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, grated garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, sweet chili sauce, and crushed red pepper together in a bowl until well combined; refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. 2

   For chicken satay, whisk yellow curry paste, honey, grated ginger, grated garlic, coconut milk, lime juice, salt, and oil together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 45 minutes or up to overnight.

3. 3

   For cucumber salad, toss cucumbers with salt in a colander; leave in the sink to drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.

4. 4

   Whisk sugar and vinegar together in a mixing bowl until sugar has dissolved. Add cucumbers, jalapeños, and cilantro; toss to combine. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top just before serving.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Heat a lightly greased grill pan over high heat. Add tenders to the hot grill pan and cook, undisturbed, until they are browned and release easily from the pan, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Keep warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.

7. 7

   For coconut curry noodles, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons salt and rice noodles and cook for 2 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water. Using a knife or kitchen shears, cut noodles into smaller pieces and set aside.

8. 8

   Return the pot to medium heat and add coconut milk, yellow curry paste, and remaining salt and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Add noodles to sauce and stir until well coated; remove from heat. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds if desired.

9. 9

   Serve chicken, peanut sauce, and noodles on a large platter with cucumber salad, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, and cilantro.