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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious Thai-inspired chicken wraps served in lettuce leaves.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground or finely chopped chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 3 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts (optional)
  • Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
  • Chopped cilantro or basil for garnish
  • Crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, Thai chili sauce, and rice vinegar. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to absorb flavor.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in green onions, carrots, and water chestnuts if using.
  5. Spoon warm filling into lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, basil, peanuts, or sesame seeds as desired.
  6. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, use chopped water chestnuts.
  • Vegetarian option: substitute ground chicken with mushrooms or tofu.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 wraps
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg