Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a light and flavorful appetizer or main dish perfect for a quick meal. Ground chicken is sautéed with garlic and onions, then combined with fresh shredded vegetables and tossed in a deliciously tangy and slightly spicy peanut and sweet chili sauce. Served in crisp lettuce leaves, these wraps are refreshing, healthy, and easy to make in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup carrot, shredded
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Boston Bib lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
Sauce & Garnish
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 Tablespoon chunky peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped sweet onion, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the shredded carrot, finely shredded cabbage, and chopped green onions into the cooked chicken mixture. Continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, chunky peanut butter, freshly grated ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Mix well until smooth. Add the chopped cilantro to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon the warm chicken and vegetable mixture into the center of individual Boston Bib or romaine lettuce leaves. Drizzle with the prepared sauce or toss the chicken mixture with the sauce before spooning. Serve the lettuce wraps immediately for a fresh and crunchy bite.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or tofu for a different protein option.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- For added texture, garnish with chopped peanuts or cashews.
- Serve with lime wedges for an extra citrusy brightness.
- Store leftovers separately: keep the chicken mixture refrigerated and assemble wraps just before serving to maintain crispness.
