Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a light and flavorful main course featuring ground chicken sautéed with fresh ginger, garlic, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a tangy, savory sauce. Served in refreshing butter lettuce leaves and garnished with chopped peanuts and lime, this gluten-free dish is perfect for a healthy and easy Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
Sauces and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- Chopped peanuts, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat to create a hot cooking surface for the chicken.
- Cook the ground chicken: Add the 1 pound of ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and finely diced red onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the finely diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook for an additional 2 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey, and 1 teaspoon sriracha (if using).
- Combine sauce and chicken mixture: Pour the sauce into the skillet over the chicken and vegetables and stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1-2 more minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish with herbs: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in ¼ cup chopped cilantro and ¼ cup chopped green onions for fresh flavor.
- Assemble the wraps: Spoon the chicken mixture into butter lettuce leaves and garnish with chopped peanuts and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy these wraps fresh for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace ground chicken with crumbled tofu or tempeh.
- Add extra sriracha if you like more heat or serve it alongside the wraps.
- Use butter lettuce for the best wrap texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately to maintain fresh crispness of the lettuce.
