Savory Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Sauce
Description
These Savory Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Sauce are light, healthy, and packed with bold flavors. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, they combine tender ground chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. The star of the dish is the Thai-inspired sauce that brings a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Easy to prepare and customizable for any palate, these wraps are a surefire crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts diced
- 1/2 cup carrots shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions finely sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium recommended
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha adjust to taste
- 12 –16 large lettuce leaves such as butter lettuce or iceberg
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add water chestnuts, carrots, and green onions, stirring to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through and everything is evenly coated.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Garnish with roasted peanuts and cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 22g