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Quick Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Four servings of flavorful thai chicken lettuce wraps, topped with chopped peanuts and cilantro, served on a white plate.
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Make these flavorful Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a fast, healthy dinner or appetizer. This recipe focuses on fresh ingredients and bold Asian flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for gluten free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional, for topping)
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 carrot, shredded (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, Sriracha, and water or broth to create the sauce.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
  6. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in shredded carrots if using.
  8. Arrange the lettuce cups on a serving platter. Spoon the warm chicken mixture into each lettuce cup.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and chopped peanuts, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a P.F. Chang’s copycat style, add 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts to the chicken mixture during the last minute of cooking.
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten free.
  • If you prefer a sweeter sauce, increase the brown sugar by 1 teaspoon.

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