Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Experience the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps—an easy, healthy, and irresistibly delicious dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a party appetizer. This recipe features ground chicken sautéed with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and shallots, paired with crunchy water chestnuts and colorful red bell peppers. A savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and a kick of chili paste ties it all together. Served on crisp butter lettuce leaves and garnished with roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro, these wraps are a delightful balance of texture and taste. Ready in just 35 minutes, these low-carb, gluten-free wraps are bursting with protein and packed with bold, tangy flavors that'll transport your taste buds straight to Thailand.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 1 unit Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 units Shallots, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Chili paste or Sriracha
• 1 can (8 oz) Water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 3 units Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 12 leaves Butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the ground chicken, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spatula, and cook until it is no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced red bell pepper and chopped shallots to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili paste or Sriracha.

Step 6

Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Add the chopped water chestnuts, and let the mixture simmer for another 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Stir in the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro, and remove from heat.

Step 9

Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving plate and spoon the chicken mixture onto each leaf.

Step 10

Garnish with the chopped roasted peanuts.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy as a hand-held wrap.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1467.8 grams (1467.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1764

Total Fat 103.10g	132%
Saturated Fat 18.70g	94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 385mg	128%
Sodium 3485mg	152%
Total Carbohydrate 118.00g	43%
Dietary Fiber 27.10g	97%
Total Sugars 37.80g
Protein 126.10g	252%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 378mg	29%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 5900mg	126%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 24.8%