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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 235
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.

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.
Calories: 235kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe