Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Ground chicken is cooked with garlic and onions, mixed with fresh vegetables, and tossed in a tangy, slightly spicy sauce made from sweet chili sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, and ginger. Served in crisp Boston Bib or romaine lettuce leaves, they provide a refreshing and low-carb alternative to traditional wraps, blending textures and bold Thai-inspired flavors in each bite.
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 cup carrot, shredded
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Sauce
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 Tablespoon chunky peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
To Serve
- Boston Bib lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped sweet onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the shredded carrots, finely shredded cabbage, and chopped green onions. Continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but still retain some crunch.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, chunky peanut butter, freshly grated ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Stir in the chopped cilantro to combine all flavors.
- Combine Sauce and Chicken Mixture: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture in the skillet. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat everything with the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon generous amounts of the warm chicken and vegetable mixture into individual Boston Bib or romaine lettuce leaves. Serve immediately for a fresh and tasty handheld meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast some chopped peanuts on the side to sprinkle over the wraps before serving.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes depending on your preferred spice level.
- These wraps can be assembled ahead of time, but for best texture, keep the filling and lettuce separate until ready to serve.
- Substitute ground turkey or tofu for a different protein option.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce is tamari or gluten-free.
