Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that makes for an unforgettable appetizer or light meal. Combining lean ground chicken with fresh vegetables and a savory-sweet sauce, these wraps deliver a satisfying crunch in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, they can be customized to suit your taste preferences, whether you enjoy them spicy or mild. With their quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, these wraps are not only delicious but also an excellent choice for meal prep or family dinners. Impress your guests by serving these delightful lettuce wraps at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs 92% lean ground chicken or turkey
- 5 green onions (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 ½ cups matchstick carrots
- 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- Lettuce leaves (for wrapping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sesame oil, and cornstarch to create the sauce mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the lighter parts of green onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook until almost done. Do not drain excess liquid.
- Stir in diced red bell pepper and matchstick carrots; cook for an additional two minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and continue cooking until thickened and chicken is fully cooked (about one minute). Stir in cilantro and green onion greens before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg