Explosive Flavor: The Ultimate Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Crisp lettuce cups filled with zesty, aromatic ground chicken seasoned with Thai-inspired flavors. This fresh, vibrant recipe delivers restaurant-quality Thai street food in minutes and is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing and Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon fish sauce (or tamari for a soy option)
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 lime, juiced
1 red bell pepper, diced
6 cups butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed and kept whole
1/3 cup chopped roasted cashews
Fresh cilantro and sliced green onions, for garnish
Mint leaves or Thai basil, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the fish sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and lime juice. Mix well to coat the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
Fold in the diced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until just tender.
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Divide the chicken mixture among the lettuce cups.
Top with cashews, cilantro, green onions, and mint.
Serve with extra lime wedges for squeezing over the wraps.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red chili flakes to the chicken mixture.
Use lettuce cups to make easy, interactive meals for gatherings.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days (note that the lettuce will wilt over time).
Serve with extra sauce if desired.
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/thai-chicken-lettuce-wraps/