Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delightful fusion of flavors that bring the taste of a fancy restaurant right into your kitchen. These wraps feature tender, seasoned chicken nestled in crisp lettuce cups, complemented by colorful veggies and a hint of spice. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick weeknight meal, they offer both flavor and fun. Each bite is an explosion of freshness and crunch that will leave your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or yellow)
- 8 large lettuce leaves (Butter or Romaine)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and sauté until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped green onions; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add diced bell peppers and stir-fry briefly until tender.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch; pour over the chicken mixture while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Wash lettuce leaves under cold water and pat dry gently.
- Assemble wraps by spooning the chicken filling into each lettuce leaf. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg