Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy meal option that combines fresh ingredients with savory flavors. These wraps are perfect for a light lunch or dinner and are a great way to enjoy the essence of Thai cuisine in a quick and easy dish. The use of lettuce as a wrap makes this meal low in carbs while still being incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and chop them into small pieces.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
In a skillet over medium heat, add the chopped chicken and cook until it’s no longer pink. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3: Add the Vegetables
Once the chicken is cooked, add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook for a few more minutes until the onion is translucent.
Step 4: Season the Mixture
Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha to the chicken mixture. Mix well, making sure the chicken is thoroughly coated with the sauces.
Step 5: Add the Water Chestnuts
Stir in chopped water chestnuts and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 6: Prepare the Lettuce Wraps
While the chicken mixture is finishing, rinse the lettuce leaves and pat them dry. These will serve as your wraps.
Step 7: Assemble the Wraps
Spoon the chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf, adding any additional toppings such as chopped green onions, cilantro, or crushed peanuts.
Step 8: Serve Immediately
Enjoy the lettuce wraps fresh, serving with lime wedges and extra dipping sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
Grilling the Chicken
Grilling the chicken gives it a smoky flavor and a charred texture that complements the fresh ingredients in the lettuce wraps.
Chopping Vegetables
Chop the vegetables uniformly to ensure even distribution in the wraps, enhancing both the texture and visual appeal.
Assembling the Wraps
Layer the grilled chicken and vegetables carefully in the lettuce leaves, creating a balanced bite that mixes flavors and textures.
Serving with Sauce
Serve the wraps with a dipping sauce to elevate the flavor profile, adding depth to each bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes