Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Printable)
Fresh Thai-style wraps with savory chicken, crisp veggies, and herbs.
# What You'll 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
→ 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 thoroughly 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, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Add ground chicken to the skillet. Cook while breaking up with a spatula until fully browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and chili. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables reach a tender-crisp texture.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss to combine and cook for another 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Spoon the warm chicken mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, mint, chopped peanuts, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between the hot, savory meat and the cool, crunchy lettuce is absolutely addictive.
- It comes together in less than 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant.
02 -
- Do not overcook the vegetables or you will lose that signature crisp texture.
- Let the sauce sit for a few minutes before using to let the ginger infuse properly.
03 -
- Drain any excess liquid from the pan before adding the sauce to keep the wraps from getting soggy.
- Toasting the peanuts in a dry pan for two minutes adds a whole new layer of flavor.