Description
Thai lettuce wraps are a vibrant, healthy dish bursting with flavor and crunch. Savory ground chicken is paired with zesty lime, fresh herbs, and crunchy peanuts, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for any gathering or a quick weeknight meal, these wraps invite creativity with customizable fillings. Experience an explosion of taste that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 8 large butter or romaine lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (lightly toasted)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop garlic, ginger, green onions, and cilantro.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground chicken until browned and no longer pink.
- Add flavor: Stir in garlic, ginger, green onions, and red pepper flakes; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Pour in soy sauce and lime juice; simmer for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Assemble: Spoon chicken filling into lettuce leaves; top with chopped peanuts and cilantro before folding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap ground chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option or add your favorite veggies to the mix. For extra crunch, experiment with different nuts or spices.