Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling:

• 1 lb ground chicken (or finely chopped chicken breast)

• 2 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced

• 1 medium carrot, grated or finely chopped

• 1/4 cup water chestnuts, chopped (optional, for crunch)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional, adds authentic Thai flavor)

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tsp Sriracha (or chili garlic sauce, to taste)

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For Serving:

• 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (optional)

• Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken:
   Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5–6 minutes).

2. Add Aromatics & Veggies:
   Stir in garlic, onion, red bell pepper, and carrots. Cook another 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.

3. Make the Sauce:
   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, and honey. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir well. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to let the flavors combine.

4. Assemble Wraps:
   Spoon the warm chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with chopped cilantro, peanuts, and a squeeze of lime juice.

5. Serve & Enjoy:
   Roll them up taco-style and dig in! Serve with extra Sriracha or Thai chili sauce on the side if you like extra heat.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Swap chicken for ground turkey or tofu for a vegetarian version.

• Add shredded cabbage or bean sprouts for extra crunch.

• Meal-prep friendly — store filling separately and assemble fresh for lunches.