Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken with vibrant herbs, all nestled in crispy lettuce leaves. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these wraps deliver a burst of flavor with every bite while keeping things light and healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 8 large butter or romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Finely chop the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken with garlic until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice; simmer for an additional minute.
- Rinse lettuce leaves under cool water and pat dry.
- Generously spoon the chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf.
- Serve on a platter with extra lime juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added crunch, include water chestnuts in the filling. Substitute ground turkey or tofu for a lighter option. Store leftover filling in an airtight container for up to three days.