Description
Succulent chicken infused with Thai spices, served in crisp lettuce cups with tangy sauce—perfect for a healthy, quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula. Stir frequently until fully cooked and slightly browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, fish sauce, peanut butter, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha in a small bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped green onions and shredded carrots. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves. Spoon the chicken mixture into each leaf and arrange on a serving platter.
- Top each wrap with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Keep lettuce leaves chilled for maximum crunch. Double up leaves if they tear. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste and add garnishes like lime wedges for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
Keywords: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Healthy Dinner, Low-Carb Recipe, Quick Dinner, Thai Cuisine