Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a deliciously vibrant dish that brings the authentic flavors of Thailand to your table. Juicy, seasoned chicken mingles with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a light and healthy meal. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, these wraps are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped (separate white and green parts)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Lettuce leaves (Bibb or iceberg)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add diced chicken to the skillet; cook until browned and no longer pink (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the white parts of green onions, red bell pepper, and grated carrot; cook for another 3-4 minutes until veggies soften.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Pour over the chicken mixture; stir for about 2 minutes until well coated.
- Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Spoon the chicken mixture into each leaf and fold like a taco.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg