Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful, healthy appetizer featuring ground chicken cooked with a savory blend of hoisin, soy, and fish sauces, accented by fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts, all wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light meal or party snack, they combine a delightful balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors with a fresh, crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
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 & 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
- Brown 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 minced garlic, diced onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add sauces and seasonings: Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Mix in fresh herbs: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onions for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon the chicken mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves. Top each wrap with chopped peanuts for added crunch.
- Serve immediately: Serve the lettuce wraps fresh for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- For a low-sodium version, use low-sodium soy sauce and omit the fish sauce.
- You can substitute ground turkey or tofu for chicken to suit dietary preferences or restrictions.
- Ensure to use gluten-free hoisin and soy sauce to keep the dish gluten-free.
- These wraps are best enjoyed immediately to maintain the crispness of the lettuce.
