Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delightful dish that combines fresh, crisp lettuce with a savory filling of ground chicken, garlic, onions, and bell peppers, seasoned with soy sauce, fish sauce, and hoisin sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams (1 lb) ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 head of butter or iceberg lettuce
- Lime wedges
For the spicy dipping sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by gathering all ingredients and setting aside the ground chicken.
- Cook the chicken mixture by heating vegetable oil in a skillet, sautéing garlic and onion, then adding ground chicken until fully cooked.
- Add diced red bell pepper and sauces, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes before folding in cilantro and green onions.
- Assemble the lettuce wraps by spooning the chicken mixture into a lettuce leaf and folding it over.
- Serve garnished with crushed peanuts and cilantro, with lime wedges and spicy dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Choose sturdy lettuce like butter or iceberg to hold the filling.
- Wash and dry lettuce leaves thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
- Experiment with sauces and spices to enhance flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground chicken with mushrooms or tofu.
- Alternative proteins like ground turkey, shrimp, or beef can also be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Healthy Recipe, Quick Meal, Low Carb