Description
This Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe offers a flavorful and healthy meal option featuring ground chicken sautéed with fresh vegetables and tossed in a tangy, slightly spicy sweet chili peanut sauce. Served in crisp Boston Bib or romaine lettuce leaves, these wraps are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch that’s packed with vibrant Thai-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken and 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
Sauce and Garnishes
- 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
- Boston Bib lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, minced garlic, and chopped sweet onion along with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the shredded carrots, finely shredded cabbage, and chopped green onions. Continue cooking the mixture until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, chunky peanut butter, freshly grated ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes to your desired level of heat. Then stir in the chopped fresh cilantro to infuse fresh, herbal notes.
- Combine Sauce and Filling: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated and heated through, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Assemble Wraps: Separate the Boston Bib or romaine lettuce leaves, rinse and pat dry. Spoon generous amounts of the chicken mixture onto individual lettuce leaves. Serve immediately as handheld wraps for a fresh, tasty, and healthy meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground chicken for a leaner option.
- If you prefer a spicier wrap, increase the crushed red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha sauce to the sauce mix.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce is gluten-free.
- These wraps are best served fresh to keep the lettuce crisp.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
