Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Print Page)
Fresh Thai-style chicken in crisp lettuce with zesty sauce and herbs.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small onion, finely diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1 carrot, julienned
07 - 2 green onions, sliced
08 - 1 small red chili, sliced
→ Sauce
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp fish sauce
11 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
13 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
14 - Juice of 1 lime
→ To Serve
15 - 1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
16 - Fresh cilantro leaves
17 - Fresh mint leaves
18 - Chopped peanuts
19 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and lime juice in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
03 - Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and chili. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture. Toss to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
06 - Remove from heat. Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, mint, peanuts, and lime wedges.
07 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to assemble their own wraps.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It strikes the perfect balance between savory, sweet, and spicy without any heavy carbs weighing you down.
- The assembly is incredibly fun and turns a weeknight dinner into an interactive experience.
02 -
- Overcooking the vegetables will ruin the texture, so keep them bright and crisp for the best experience.
- Letting the sauce reduce slightly in the pan concentrates the flavors for a much tastier result.
03 -
- Chill the lettuce leaves in ice water for an hour before serving to make them incredibly crisp and refreshing.
- Toasting the peanuts in a dry pan for two minutes before garnishing releases their oils and boosts their flavor immensely.