Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect balance of flavors and textures, with tender ground chicken cooked in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, all wrapped up in crisp lettuce leaves. They make for a light and refreshing meal or appetizer that’s packed with Thai-inspired goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute. Add ground chicken, cook until browned. Stir in bell pepper and carrots, cook until softened. Pour in the sauce, cook until everything is well coated. Remove from heat, stir in green onions and cilantro.
- Assemble: Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Top with chopped peanuts, extra lime juice, or a drizzle of peanut sauce for added texture and flavor.
- For a low-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce and skip the fish sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
