Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
A vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for busy nights, these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are light yet fulfilling and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced To garnish
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 head iceberg or butter lettuce, leaves separated Use for wrapping
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Cooking Chicken
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about one minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the ground chicken, cooking until browned and fully cooked through.
Adding Vegetables
- Mix in the diced red bell pepper and chopped water chestnuts. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Flavoring
- Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, mixing well to ensure all ingredients are coated nicely. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preparing Lettuce
- While the chicken mixture cools slightly, prepare your lettuce leaves.
Assembling Wraps
- Spoon the flavorful chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves. Top with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or avocado slices. For a spicy kick, add Sriracha or chili paste.