Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)
Fresh Thai-inspired chicken and veggie wraps with aromatic herbs, crisp lettuce, and zesty sauce. Perfect for a light meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 (optional)
→ 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
# How to Make:
01 - In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
03 - Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and chili if using. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss to combine and cook for another 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Remove the skillet from heat. Spoon the chicken mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, mint, chopped peanuts, and an extra squeeze of lime if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The balance of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors keeps every bite exciting.
- It comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
02 -
- Drain any excess liquid before adding the sauce so the filling does not get soggy.
- Butter lettuce works best because iceberg is too thick and romaine cracks too easily.
03 -
- Chill the lettuce cups in the fridge for an hour before serving to make them extra crisp.
- Toast the peanuts in a dry pan for a few minutes to deepen their flavor before garnishing.