Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy meal featuring ground chicken sautéed with fresh vegetables and a flavorful tangy sauce, served in crisp lettuce leaves. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or light lunch, combining bold Asian flavors with a low-carb, gluten-free option that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine hearts, leaves separated
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, Sriracha, and honey until well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Then stir in diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken mixture evenly. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and flavors combine.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro for freshness and added flavor.
- Assemble Wraps and Serve: Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Top with chopped peanuts if desired, and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or firm tofu to make this dish poultry-free or vegetarian.
- For a lower-sodium option, choose low-sodium soy sauce and omit the fish sauce.
- Adding cooked rice noodles can turn these wraps into a more filling meal.
- Make sure to use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves to hold the filling without wilting.
- Adjust the Sriracha quantity according to your preferred spice level.
