Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a flavorful and healthy meal featuring ground chicken sautéed with garlic, ginger, and a tangy, slightly spicy sauce. Served in fresh butter lettuce leaves and garnished with crunchy peanuts and lime, this dish is perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Protein and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional for heat)
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce, separated into leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and brown the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the sesame oil. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- Add sauces and simmer: Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Incorporate vegetables: Add the shredded carrots and chopped red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, letting the vegetables soften slightly while retaining some crunch.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped green onions and fresh cilantro to add brightness and freshness.
- Assemble the wraps: Spoon the chicken mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves. Garnish each wrap with chopped peanuts and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top for a burst of citrus flavor.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the wraps fresh to maintain the crisp texture of the lettuce and vibrant flavors of the filling.
Notes
- Use iceberg or romaine lettuce for a crispier, low-carb alternative to butter lettuce.
- Substitute ground turkey or tofu to change up the protein while keeping the dish flavorful.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the heat level according to your taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari.
- This dish is dairy-free, making it suitable for those avoiding lactose.
