Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a tasty and nutritious dish that usually consists of crisp lettuce leaves wrapped around ground chicken, fresh herbs, and veggies. To make them at home, follow this easy recipe:
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 25-32 minutes
Components:
Regarding the filling:
One pound of ground chicken
Two tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil
One little onion, chopped finely
Two minced garlic cloves
One red bell pepper, cut finely
One grated or julienned carrot
1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped (optional; adds crunch)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 chopped green onions, and 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
Regarding the sauce:
Three tablespoons of gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
One tablespoon of fish sauce
One tablespoon of rice vinegar
One tablespoon of lime juice
One tablespoon of honey or brown sugar
One teaspoon of sesame oil
Half a teaspoon of sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
To serve:
One iceberg or butter lettuce head, cut into leaves (for wrapping)
Chopped peanuts (for garnish, if desired)
Slices of chile, lime wedges, and more cilantro are optional garnishes.
Directions:
Get the sauce ready:
Rice vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce (if using) should all be combined in a small bowl. Put aside.
Prepare the chicken:
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. After adding the ground chicken, simmer it for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through.
Add aromatics and vegetables:
To the skillet, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, carrot, ginger (if using), and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
Mix the chicken mixture with the sauce:
Add the chicken and vegetables to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Cook for a further two to three minutes, or until everything is well cooked and well blended, after stirring to coat everything evenly.
Complete the filling:
Take off the heat and mix in the chopped green onions, cilantro, and water chestnuts.
Put the wraps together:
On a dish, arrange the lettuce leaves flat. Fill the middle of each leaf with the chicken mixture using a spoon. If desired, garnish with chopped peanuts, additional cilantro, lime wedges, and slices of chile.
Serve:
Present the wraps right away and savor them!
These wraps are excellent for meal planning and make a light lunch or dinner. Feel free to change the ingredients or the amount of heat to suit your tastes!
Nutrition Information (per serving)
Calories: 320-350
Protein: 35-40g
Fat: 15-20g
Saturated Fat: 3-4g
Carbohydrates: 10-15g
Fiber: 5-6g
Sugar: 5-6g
Sodium: 350-400mg