Description
Thai chicken lettuce wraps are a vibrant and healthy dish that packs bold flavors into crisp lettuce leaves. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables and a savory peanut sauce, making it an excellent option for a quick weeknight meal or a fun appetizer for gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, these wraps are not only nutritious but also highly customizable. Add your favorite toppings such as chopped peanuts or fresh herbs to elevate the dish further. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying dinner or a light snack, Thai chicken lettuce wraps are sure to impress with their delightful crunch and zesty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- Juice of 1 lime
- Butter or romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and diced chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and bell peppers; sauté for an additional minute.
- Whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, and green onions in a bowl. Pour over the chicken mixture.
- Mix everything until well-coated, cooking for another couple of minutes to meld flavors.
- Separate and rinse the lettuce leaves; pat dry.
- Spoon chicken mixture into each leaf and drizzle with extra lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (150g)
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg