Description
Succulent Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps deliver a tantalizing explosion of Southeast Asian flavors that dance across your palate. Fresh crisp lettuce cradles spicy-sweet chicken, inviting culinary adventurers to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, grated or julienned
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Serving Ingredients:
- Butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Craft a zesty fusion sauce by blending soy sauce, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, honey, and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl. Set the vibrant mixture aside.
- Warm sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Introduce ground chicken, breaking it apart with a utensil, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
- Incorporate finely chopped onion, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, diced bell pepper, and julienned carrots into the chicken. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring vegetables maintain a delicate crunch.
- Cascade the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable medley. Thoroughly mix to create a harmonious coating, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and deeply infuse the filling for 1-2 minutes.
- Gently separate crisp lettuce leaves to create delicate wraps. Generously spoon the aromatic chicken mixture into each leaf’s center.
- Elevate the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped cilantro, thinly sliced green onions, and crushed peanuts. Serve alongside zesty lime wedges for an extra burst of citrusy brightness.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, making the dish mild or spicy according to personal preference.
- Use ground turkey or plant-based protein crumbles for alternative protein options, ensuring similar cooking techniques and flavor absorption.
- Prep vegetables in advance to reduce cooking time and streamline the entire recipe process.
- Lettuce selection matters – choose crisp butter lettuce or sturdy romaine leaves that hold filling without tearing easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg