Description
Sizzling Thai Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps blend Asian-inspired flavors with crisp, fresh ingredients. Spicy, tangy sauce and tender chicken create an irresistible bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
Sauces and Garnishes:
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sizzle ground chicken in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked and golden brown, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper into the skillet, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drizzle hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha into the meat mixture, stirring continuously to distribute flavors evenly and create a cohesive sauce.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, ensuring all ingredients meld together and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Carefully separate lettuce leaves, creating sturdy cups for the savory filling.
- Generously spoon the warm chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf, creating neat and compact wraps.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro over the filled wraps for added texture and vibrant flavor.
- Arrange Thai chili sauce in a small accompanying dish, inviting diners to customize their dipping experience.
Notes
- Choose lean ground chicken for a healthier protein option that keeps the dish light and nutritious.
- Swap traditional iceberg lettuce with butter lettuce or romaine for better wrap stability and enhanced texture.
- Toast peanuts quickly in a dry skillet to intensify their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the wraps.
- Adjust Sriracha sauce quantity based on personal spice tolerance, ensuring the heat level matches your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg