Description
These Spicy Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick and flavorful appetizer or light meal featuring tender diced chicken cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, and vibrant bell peppers. Tossed in a tangy and spicy sauce made from soy sauce, chili sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar, this dish combines savory, sweet, and zesty notes wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing and healthy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2–3 green onions, finely chopped
- 8 large butter or iceberg lettuce leaves
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Dice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken pieces are golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the diced red bell pepper and chopped green onions. Cook for another minute to slightly soften the vegetables while maintaining a crisp texture.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, chili sauce, fresh lime juice, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is well combined.
- Toss chicken with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the skillet. Toss everything together to coat evenly and let the flavors meld for a minute off the heat.
- Assemble the wraps: Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Spoon the savory, spicy chicken mixture into large butter or iceberg lettuce leaves, serving immediately for a fresh, crunchy wrap experience.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chili sauce to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Butter lettuce offers a tender wrap, while iceberg lettuce provides more crunch; choose based on your texture preference.
- For extra freshness, garnish with chopped cilantro or crushed peanuts if desired.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the sodium content moderate and healthier.
- This dish is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
