Description
These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner made with ground chicken, fresh herbs, and a savory sauce served in crisp lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional for heat)
- 1/4 cup chopped Thai basil (or regular basil)
- Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
- Chopped green onions and shredded carrots, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add garlic, shallot, and red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped Thai basil.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into butter lettuce leaves.
- Top with chopped green onions and shredded carrots if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust Sriracha to your preferred spice level.
- Thai basil adds authentic flavor, but regular basil works in a pinch.
- Can be prepped ahead for meal prep or quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 243
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
