Description
Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Thai street food straight to your table. These easy-to-make wraps feature seasoned ground chicken paired with fresh basil, garlic, and crisp vegetables, all nestled in soft lettuce leaves. Perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, each bite is a delightful blend of savory, sweet, and aromatic notes, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients for smooth cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté ground chicken until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sliced green onions to the skillet; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in diced red bell pepper; cook for an additional 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sriracha; pour over the chicken mixture and stir until well-coated.
- Spoon the filling into butter lettuce leaves and top with fresh basil before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg