Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a light and flavorful dish, perfect for a healthy appetizer or a main course. This dish combines the savory taste of chicken with fresh vegetables and herbs, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chicken, cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in bell pepper and carrots, cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat, stir in green onions, peanuts, and cilantro.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chili flakes or a splash of Sriracha sauce.
- Can be served with a side of rice or noodles for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg