Amazingly Fresh Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Enjoy these flavorful Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps with a delicious peanut sauce. This recipe is inspired by Asian appetizers, offering a light and satisfying meal with bright, bold flavors and a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- Butter lettuce leaves for serving
- Peanut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons hot water to thin
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in water chestnuts, red bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, lime juice, and sriracha (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the peanut sauce: whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sriracha (if using) in a small bowl. Add hot water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves.
- Drizzle with peanut sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier wrap, add more sriracha to the chicken mixture or the peanut sauce.
- You can substitute ground turkey or pork for the chicken.
- Garnish with extra chopped peanuts or cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg