Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy dish featuring ground chicken cooked with fresh vegetables and a tangy Asian-inspired sauce. Wrapped in crisp butter or iceberg lettuce, these wraps are perfect as a light meal or appetizer, offering a delightful combination of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with a refreshing crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- 1 head butter or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, sriracha (if using), and brown sugar until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns to ensure even cooking.
- Add Aromatics and Vegetables: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add shredded carrots and chopped red bell pepper, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Combine with Sauce: Pour in the prepared sauce, stirring well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly. Let the mixture simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. Spoon the chicken mixture into crisp lettuce leaves and top with chopped peanuts if desired. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- These wraps make a great appetizer or a light, healthy main course.
- You can substitute ground turkey or tofu for the chicken to vary the protein.
- For extra crunch and freshness, serve with sliced cucumbers or bean sprouts on the side.
- To keep it gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce.
