Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy meal option that’s perfect for a light lunch or flavorful appetizer. Packed with vibrant flavors and textures, these wraps are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
For the Chicken Filling:
For Serving:
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil.
- Cook chicken: Add ground chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Add vegetables: Add bell pepper and carrots, cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Combine sauce: Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and sriracha; cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and green onions. Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves, top with peanuts, and serve.
Notes
- For a lower-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- If you prefer more crunch, add water chestnuts or bean sprouts to the filling.
- These wraps can be served as an appetizer or a light main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wraps
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
