Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Printable)
Fresh Thai-style chicken wraps with crisp veggies and herbs.
# What You Need:
→ 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
→ 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:
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, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
03 - Add ground chicken to the skillet. 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. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture. Toss to combine and cook for another 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Spoon the chicken mixture into butter lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, mint, chopped peanuts, and an extra squeeze of lime if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the bold, zesty flavors of a restaurant dish without the heavy post-meal feeling.
- It is incredibly interactive, turning dinner into a fun assembly project for the whole family.
02 -
- Do not overcook the vegetables or you will lose that satisfying crisp texture that makes these wraps special.
- Let the sauce reduce slightly in the pan to ensure every bite is packed with flavor rather than being watery.
03 -
- Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking because the stir fry process goes very fast.
- Taste the sauce before adding it to the pan and adjust the lime or sugar to suit your palate.