Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

1. Prepare the Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey (or brown sugar), sriracha (or chili garlic sauce), and sesame oil. Set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken:

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

3. Add Vegetables:

Stir in the red bell pepper, carrot, and water chestnuts (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

4. Assemble the Wraps:

To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
Garnish with chopped peanuts and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Protein Options: Substitute ground chicken with ground turkey, pork, or beef, or even crumbled tofu for a vegetarian option.
Vegetable Additions: Add other vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, or snap peas for more variety.
Spicy Kick: Increase the amount of sriracha or add a chopped Thai chili for extra heat.
Herbs: Add fresh mint or Thai basil for additional freshness and flavor.
Sauce: Drizzle with extra hoisin sauce or a peanut sauce for a different twist.

Enjoy your Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps as a healthy and delicious meal or appetizer that’s bursting with flavor!