Craving a dish that's both incredibly delicious and surprisingly easy to make? Look no further than these mouthwatering Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps! Imagine tender ground chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, tangy peanut dressing all nestled in fresh butter lettuce leaves. This recipe is about to transform your weeknight dinner from ordinary to extraordinary, bringing the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine right to your kitchen in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 head of butter lettuce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients and measuring them out. This will make the cooking process smoother and more efficient.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pound of ground chicken. Use a spatula to break the chicken apart as it cooks.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink. Make sure to cook it thoroughly for food safety.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare your vegetables. Shred the carrots and chop the bell peppers into small, bite-sized pieces. Set them aside.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the shredded carrots and chopped bell peppers to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, prepare the peanut dressing. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
- Once the chicken and vegetables are cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
- To serve, carefully separate the leaves from the head of butter lettuce. These leaves will serve as your wraps.
- To assemble the wraps, spoon a generous amount of the chicken and vegetable mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf. Drizzle with the peanut dressing to taste.
- Fold the sides of the lettuce leaf over the filling and enjoy your Thai chicken lettuce wraps! Serve with any remaining peanut dressing on the side for dipping.
Tips
- For the most flavorful chicken, make sure to break it into small, even pieces while cooking to ensure uniform browning and texture.
- Choose fresh, crisp butter lettuce leaves - they should be flexible and unblemished for the best wrap experience.
- Don't overcook your vegetables - you want them to retain a slight crunch for textural contrast.
- Adjust the peanut dressing to your taste: add more honey for sweetness, lime juice for tanginess, or a touch of sriracha for heat.
- Prep all ingredients before you start cooking to make the process smooth and stress-free.
- For a low-carb version, you can serve the filling over cauliflower rice instead of in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 90mg
