Healthy Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Thai lettuce wraps are a great fast and easy meal option when you’re trying to focus on high-protein meals that are still satisfying and full of flavor galore. Even better, this healthy chicken lettuce wraps recipe is naturally gluten-free. THE most popular recipe on my website in 2017 were these P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps {Copycat Recipe}. Everyone who makes them raves about them, and tells me that it’s their new go-to Asian chicken lettuce wraps recipe, and that they taste even better than P.F. Chang’s. I couldn’t help but adapt that recipe to have a Thai twist, because I’m into all things Thai recipes. I talked about my love for Thai red curry paste in my sweet potato and chickpea coconut curry recipe, and it plays a starring role in this Thai lettuce wraps recipe as well. You’d never guess these Thai chicken lettuce wraps are ready in just 20 minutes, because there are so many layers of flavor from the Thai red curry paste, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, green onions, and cilantro. Better than takeout, these wraps are perfect to serve as a healthy appetizer or light lunch!
What’s in Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps?
Slightly different from traditional Asian lettuce cups that feature a chicken filling with a peanut butter-based peanut sauce, these wraps come together with fresh ingredients and bold flavors! To make these Asian chicken lettuce wraps, you’ll need:
Olive oil – Lastly, be sure to use all the oil called for in this ground chicken lettuce wraps recipe. Ground chicken doesn’t contain much fat, so you need the oil to prevent the filling from drying out Sesame oil Ground chicken Onion Garlic Fresh ginger Thai red curry paste Hoisin sauce Soy sauce Chili garlic sauce Rice vinegar Green onions Cilantro Shredded carrots Butter lettuce leaves
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make This Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Once you realize how easy it is to make lettuce cups at home, you’ll never go back to the restaurant versions again! Here’s an overview of the process:
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