Quick Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
A quick and satisfying meal where family members can assemble their own wraps with flavorful chicken and fresh veggies, all ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp sesame oil Can substitute with olive oil if needed.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce Adjust sauce level to preference.
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce Adjust for sweetness if desired.
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts Can substitute with crushed cashews or sunflower seeds.
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated Best served fresh.
- to taste lime wedges, for serving Adds flavor when squeezed over wraps.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the ground chicken. Cook it while breaking it up with a spatula until it’s fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and red bell pepper. Let this cook together for 2 to 3 minutes until everything is glossy and well-coated.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the sliced green onions.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the separated lettuce leaves. Top each wrap with chopped peanuts for that extra crunch.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Serve everything family-style for a fun dining experience. Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep lettuce separate to avoid sogginess. Reheat chicken mixture as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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