Description
A light and flavorful Thai-inspired dish featuring ground chicken cooked with aromatic spices, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a healthy appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- For the Wraps:
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed
- For the Dipping Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2. Add garlic, onion, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- 4. Stir in red bell pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors meld.
- 5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 6. Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce by whisking together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- 7. To assemble, spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with cilantro, mint, and crushed peanuts.
- 8. Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes or a diced Thai chili. You can also substitute ground turkey or tofu for the chicken.