Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Experience a burst of flavor with Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, featuring succulent chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty sauce all nestled in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for appetizer or light meal, these wraps are not only delicious but also quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes. Impress your guests or enjoy a healthy weeknight dinner with this refreshing dish that’s sure to keep everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Lettuce leaves (e.g., butter or romaine)
Instructions
- 1. Wash and chop the vegetables: dice the red bell pepper, slice the green onions thinly, and mince the garlic.
- 2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and cook chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through (about 6 minutes per side). Remove from heat and let rest.
- 3. Shred the chicken using two forks once it has rested for a few minutes.
- 4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and half of the green onions.
- 5. Return shredded chicken to the skillet on low heat and pour the sauce over it. Mix until evenly coated and warm (about 3 minutes).
- 6. Spoon the chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf and top with remaining green onions and diced red pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg