Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Print version)
Savory chicken filling in crisp lettuce leaves with fresh herbs.
# What goes in:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small onion, finely diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1 carrot, julienned
07 - 2 green onions, sliced
08 - 1 small red chili, sliced
→ Sauce
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp fish sauce
11 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
13 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
14 - Juice of 1 lime
→ To Serve
15 - 1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
16 - Fresh cilantro leaves
17 - Fresh mint leaves
18 - Chopped peanuts
19 - Lime wedges
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
03 - Add ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and chili if using. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture and toss to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Remove from heat. Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Garnish with cilantro, mint, chopped peanuts, and an extra squeeze of lime if desired.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- It brings the vibrant restaurant experience right to your dinner table without deep frying.
- The combination of hot savory filling and cool crisp lettuce is simply addictive.
02 -
- Do not overcook the vegetables or you will lose that delightful crunch.
- Letting the sauce reduce slightly in the pan helps it cling to the meat better.
03 -
- A splash of water chestnuts adds a texture that mimics restaurant quality perfectly.
- Room temperature ingredients cook more evenly than cold ones from the fridge.