Description
Spicy Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings an exciting crunch to your palate. Tender, juicy chicken infused with aromatic garlic and ginger is wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, creating a delightful handheld meal. Perfect as an appetizer or a light main course, these wraps are quick to prepare and versatile enough to cater to various dietary preferences. Get ready to impress family and friends with this fun, interactive dining experience that bursts with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 8 large lettuce leaves (Butter or Romaine)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into small cubes for even cooking.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Whisk together soy sauce, chili paste, brown sugar, and a splash of water; pour over chicken and mix well.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and mint right before serving.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves, top with chopped peanuts, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approx. 200g total)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg