Description
Experience the vibrant taste of Spicy Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, where crunchy lettuce embraces zesty chicken seasoned with garlic, lime, and chili. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a quick and healthy option perfect for any gathering. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- 8 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup peanuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing the veggies and dicing the chicken into small pieces.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sliced green onions; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and chili sauce, then pour over the chicken mixture and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Add diced bell peppers and cook until tender but crisp (2-3 minutes).
- Assemble each wrap by spooning the chicken filling into a lettuce leaf, drizzling with lime juice, and garnishing with peanuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg