Description
These Spicy Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a burst of flavors in every bite. The perfect balance of spicy, savory, and fresh, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. A delightful and healthy meal or appetizer choice!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
For Serving:
- 8–10 large butter lettuce leaves
- Optional garnish: lime wedges, extra sriracha
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken Filling: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and carrot; cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Season the Filling: Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sriracha. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves, sprinkle with peanuts, and serve immediately. Garnish with lime wedges and extra sriracha if desired.
Notes
- For a lower-sodium version, use low-sodium soy sauce and hoisin.
- You can also swap ground chicken for turkey or pork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
