Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy meal option that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory sauces wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves creates a deliciously satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the filling:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
For serving:
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, separated into whole leaves
- Chopped peanuts and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken: Add the ground chicken and cook until fully done. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
- Add vegetables and sauces: Stir in carrots, bell pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Cook until veggies are slightly softened.
- Finish and garnish: Remove from heat, stir in green onions and cilantro. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves, garnish with peanuts and lime.
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free hoisin and soy sauce or tamari.
- You can prep the filling ahead of time and assemble wraps just before serving.
- Try adding chopped water chestnuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
