Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional wraps. Packed with flavorful ingredients and a savory sauce, they make for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- butter lettuce or romaine leaves (for wrapping)
For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute. Add ground chicken and cook until fully browned. Stir in the bell pepper and carrots, cook until tender.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture, stir well. Add green onions, cilantro, and peanuts. Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or tofu for the chicken.
- Serve with extra lime wedges and a drizzle of peanut sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
