Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy appetizer featuring ground chicken cooked with a savory blend of hoisin, soy, and fish sauces, fresh herbs, and crunchy peanuts, all wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light meal or party snack with an authentic Thai twist.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Garnishes and Wraps
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and rinsed
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the minced garlic, diced onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add sauces and seasonings: Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened to meld the flavors.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onions for a fresh, aromatic finish.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon the flavorful chicken mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Top each wrap with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for crunch.
- Serve immediately: Serve the wraps fresh for the best texture and taste. Enjoy these Thai chicken lettuce wraps as a light appetizer or low-carb meal.
Notes
- For a low-sodium version, use low-sodium soy sauce and omit the fish sauce.
- Substitute ground turkey or tofu for chicken to accommodate dietary preferences.
- Use gluten-free hoisin and soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
