Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Printable)
Fresh Thai chicken in crisp lettuce leaves with veggies and herbs.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small onion, finely diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1 carrot, julienned
07 - 2 green onions, sliced
08 - 1 small red chili, sliced
→ Sauce
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp fish sauce
11 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
13 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
14 - Juice of 1 lime
→ To Serve
15 - 1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
16 - Fresh cilantro leaves
17 - Fresh mint leaves
18 - Chopped peanuts
19 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and lime juice in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
03 - Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until fully browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and chili. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture, tossing to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
06 - Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, mint, chopped peanuts, and extra lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that perfect crunch without the heavy carbs of a traditional bun or taco shell.
- The sauce hits every single flavor note, from salty to sweet to tangy, all in one bite.
02 -
- Wait until the very end to add the sauce, otherwise the vegetables will steam in the liquid and lose their crisp texture.
- Butter lettuce is the hero here because the leaves are like sturdy, little cups that do not tear when you load them up.
03 -
- Firm tofu crumbles work wonders as a substitute if you need a vegetarian option.
- Toasted sesame oil drizzled over the top right before serving adds a wonderful nutty aroma.