Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together tender, seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight meals, these wraps offer a delightful balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. Each bite is a refreshing explosion of taste, ensuring your family and friends will be impressed while enjoying a light and healthy option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Crisp lettuce leaves (such as butter or romaine)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic until golden brown.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook until no longer pink (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions; cook for another few minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture in the skillet; stir well and simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve the filling with crisp lettuce leaves for wrapping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg