Description
These Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a flavorful and healthy meal option featuring tender chicken breast sautéed in a savory-sweet chili sauce, fresh garlic, and zesty lime, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a quick, low-carb dinner or appetizer with an Asian-inspired twist.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Wrap and Garnishes
- 8 large iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Dice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly and fit well inside the lettuce wraps.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned to enhance the flavor base.
- Cook Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet, cooking for 6-8 minutes. Stir occasionally until the chicken is browned on the outside and cooked through.
- Add Sauces: Stir in the Thai sweet chili sauce and low-sodium soy sauce, coating the chicken evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay out the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each leaf, creating individual wraps.
- Garnish and Finish: Top each wrap with thinly sliced green onions and chopped cilantro if using. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the wraps to add a bright, tangy finish.
Notes
- Use butter lettuce if you prefer a softer, more pliable wrap; iceberg lettuce provides extra crunch.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while cooking the chicken.
- These wraps are great for meal prep and can be stored separately (chicken and lettuce) for up to 2 days.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
