Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines seasoned chicken with fresh vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. These delicious wraps are perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners, offering a fun way to enjoy a healthy meal. With a balance of savory and tangy flavors, they provide an exciting culinary experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 8 large butter or romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the chicken into small pieces and chopping the garlic, green onions, and red bell pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the diced chicken with minced garlic until golden brown (about 7-10 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped red bell pepper and half of the green onions until softened.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar; pour over the chicken mixture and stir well.
- Spoon the chicken filling onto each lettuce leaf and garnish with remaining green onions.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with any extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with finely chopped mushrooms or tofu. - Add crushed peanuts or sriracha for extra crunch and spice. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; keep lettuce separate until serving.