Thai Lettuce Wraps

Thai Lettuce Wraps are a delightful blend of fresh, vibrant flavors wrapped in crisp, cool lettuce leaves. They make an ideal quick summer lunch, light dinner, or party appetizer. What makes these wraps stand out is the balance of sweet and spicy notes, paired with tender, flavorful chicken and the refreshing crunch of lettuce. They’re not only delicious but also almost too pretty to eat!

These wraps are simple to prepare, making them a go-to dish when you’re short on time but still want to serve something that’s healthy and full of flavor. The chicken is stir-fried with aromatic ingredients like garlic, ginger, and onions, then tossed in a savory-sweet Thai chili sauce that gives the dish a slight kick without being overpowering. The real beauty of this recipe is its versatility—you can customize the filling with your favorite vegetables, herbs, and even switch out the protein for tofu or shrimp to suit your taste.

Not only do these lettuce wraps taste amazing, but they’re also low in carbs, making them a great option for a light, guilt-free meal. Serve them as an appetizer at your next gathering or as a quick lunch to keep you going throughout the day.

Serve these wraps with some tasty Pot Stickers – Chive and Pork or Perfect Potstickers.

Thai Lettuce Wraps

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Thai Lettuce Wraps are a perfect quick summer lunch. Sweet and spicy Thai lettuce wraps will please a crowd. They are almost too pretty to eat. Easy, healthy and delicious chicken wraps with Thai sweet chili sauce.

• Author: Ree Drummond
• Prep Time: :25
• Cook Time: :05
• Total Time: :30
• Yield: 8 1x
• Category: Appetizer / Entree
• Method: Stove Top
• Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Lettuce and Fillings

• 8 butter lettuce leaves
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• 1 cup cucumber slices
• 1 cup cooked thin rice noodles
• 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce

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Instructions

1. For the chicken and marinade: Mix the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, Sriracha, rice wine vinegar and grated garlic in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken strips and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours.
2. Heat a grill pan over high heat.
3. Remove the chicken strips from the marinade and grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the peanuts and cilantro.
4. For the lettuce and fillings: Set out the lettuce, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers and rice noodles on the serving platter.
5. To assemble, use the butter lettuce leaves to contain the chicken and fillings. Add some chili and hoisin sauce, then roll them up and eat!