Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)
Fresh Thai-inspired wraps with seasoned chicken, veggies, and herbs in crisp lettuce leaves.
# What You 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 (optional)
→ 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, approximately 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and chili if using. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture. Toss to combine and cook for another 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Remove from heat. Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, mint, chopped peanuts, and lime wedges as desired.
07 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to assemble their own wraps.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It strikes the perfect balance between savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.
- The entire meal comes together in under forty minutes.
02 -
- Do not overcook the vegetables or you will lose that essential texture.
- Let the sauce simmer with the meat for at least a minute to meld the flavors.
03 -
- Use a fish sauce that you enjoy drinking straight from the bottle.
- Squeeze the lime juice directly over the pan at the end for a bright finish.