Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and healthy main course featuring ground chicken cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and fresh vegetables, then tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet, and spicy sauce. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves and topped with crunchy peanuts, this dish offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
To Serve
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Butter lettuce leaves (about 12 leaves)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics and Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and the onions become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add ground chicken and cook until it turns no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the shredded carrot and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but retain some crunch.
- Mix in Sauces and Simmer: Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, and chili garlic sauce. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, coating the chicken and vegetables.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and green onions to add freshness and vibrant flavor to the filling.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon the warm chicken mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves. Top each wrap with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for crunch. Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by extra lime wedges for added brightness.
Notes
- Serve with extra lime wedges for a fresh burst of acidity.
- Substitute ground turkey or pork for ground chicken if preferred.
- Add diced water chestnuts for extra crunch and texture.
- Ensure to use gluten-free soy sauce if you require this dish to be gluten-free.
