Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)
Healthy Thai-style chicken wraps with fresh veggies and herbs in crisp lettuce leaves.
# 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
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and lime juice. 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, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Add ground chicken to the skillet. Cook while breaking it up with a spatula until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in the bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and red chili. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss to combine and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
06 - Remove the mixture from heat. Spoon the filling into individual lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, mint, chopped peanuts, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
07 - Arrange the wraps on a platter and serve immediately, allowing guests to add extra toppings if desired.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It strikes that perfect balance between savory, sweet, and tangy without weighing you down.
- The whole meal comes together so fast that it feels like a magic trick.
02 -
- Do not overcook the vegetables or you will lose that satisfying crunch texture.
- Let the sauce reduce slightly in the pan to concentrate the flavors before serving.
03 -
- A splash of water chestnuts adds an incredible crunch that mimics restaurant quality.
- Stir the sauce again right before pouring to ensure the sugar is fully dissolved.