Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and delicious dish that perfectly captures the essence of Thai street food. These wraps feature juicy, seasoned chicken combined with fresh vegetables, all nestled in crisp lettuce leaves, making them an ideal light meal or appetizer. Quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit various dietary needs, this recipe offers a delightful burst of flavors that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Bangkok.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Light meal
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), finely chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- Lettuce leaves (Bibb or butter lettuce)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into small pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the chicken with minced garlic until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in green onions, carrots, and bell peppers; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and lime juice. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Let simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors. Serve by spooning filling into washed lettuce leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg