Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

A delicious and savory Asian-inspired dish featuring lean chicken, fresh vegetables, a sweet and tangy sauce, and a variety of vibrant garnishes. These wraps can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Thai

Keyword: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 235kcal

Ingredients

For the Sauce

3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 ½ tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch

For the Filling

5 green onions, sliced (keep light and green parts separate)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 ½ lbs 92% lean ground chicken or turkey
1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
1 ½ cups matchstick carrots, roughly chopped

For Garnishing

⅓ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts
Lettuce leaves (e.g., Romaine hearts, artisan Romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce)
Hot sauce and/or peanut sauce (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.
Cook the Filling: Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the light parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds. Then, add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until it's nearly cooked through (no need to drain).
Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes until it softens slightly. Then, add the carrots to the skillet.
Add the Sauce: Give the sauce a quick whisk again and pour it over the chicken mixture in the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for about 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked. Taste and season with a little salt if necessary.
Finish the Dish: Stir in the cilantro, green onion greens, and peanuts.
Serve: Spoon the chicken mixture into whole lettuce leaves, and top with hot sauce, extra peanuts, and peanut sauce if desired.

Notes

Lettuce options: Romaine hearts, artisan Romaine, iceberg lettuce, or butter lettuce work well for wrapping.

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