Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms any meal into a culinary delight. With tender chicken infused with aromatic herbs and spices, these wraps are not only quick to prepare but also healthy, making them perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Served in crisp lettuce leaves, they offer a refreshing crunch and an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Experience this delicious fusion that’s sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Lettuce leaves (iceberg or butter)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the chicken into small pieces. Mince the garlic and slice the green onions. Grate the carrots.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 8 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix in veggies: Add grated carrots, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
- Create your sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Pour it over the chicken mixture and combine well.
- Assemble your wraps: Spoon the filling into crisp lettuce leaves and enjoy! Drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg