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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 ½ tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tsp cornstarch; 5 green onions, sliced (keep light and green parts separate); 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp minced ginger; 1 ½ lbs 92% lean ground chicken or turkey; 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced; 1 ½ cups matchstick carrots, roughly chopped; ⅓ cup chopped cilantro; ¼ cup chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts; Lettuce leaves (e.g., Romaine hearts, artisan Romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce); Hot sauce and/or peanut sauce (optional)

ByLily Monroe March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

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Introduction

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a fresh, flavorful meal that’s both light and satisfying. With a savory-sweet sauce and crisp vegetables wrapped in cool lettuce, this dish is perfect for a quick lunch or a fun dinner with friends.

Three green lettuce leaves are placed on a white plate with a white marbled background. Each leaf acts as a wrap filled with chopped cooked chicken pieces mixed with small bright orange carrot bits, green onion slices, fresh cilantro leaves, and whole light tan cashew nuts. White sesame seeds are sprinkled on top, adding texture. A woman's hand is gently holding the edge of the plate. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 ½ tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch
5 green onions, sliced (keep light and green parts separate)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 ½ lbs 92% lean ground chicken or turkey
1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
1 ½ cups matchstick carrots, roughly chopped
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts
Lettuce leaves (e.g., Romaine hearts, artisan Romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce)
Hot sauce and/or peanut sauce (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set this sauce aside.
Step 2: Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add light parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds.
Step 3: Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until nearly cooked through. There is no need to drain the liquid.
Step 4: Stir in diced red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes until it softens slightly, then add the carrots to the skillet.
Step 5: Whisk the sauce again briefly and pour it over the chicken mixture. Toss together and cook for about 1 minute, until the sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked. Taste and season with salt if needed.
Step 6: Stir in chopped cilantro, green onion greens, and peanuts.
Step 7: Spoon the chicken mixture into whole lettuce leaves. Serve topped with hot sauce, extra peanuts, and peanut sauce if desired.

Tips & Variations

Use ground turkey or chicken breast for a leaner option.
Add chopped water chestnuts or bean sprouts for extra crunch.
Try butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce for a softer wrap experience.
Adjust the lime juice and fish sauce to taste for a balance of tangy and salty.

Storage

Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the lettuce separate and assemble just before serving. Reheat the filling gently in a skillet or microwave before wrapping.

How to Serve

Three lettuce wraps sit on a white plate with a white marbled background. Each wrap uses a bright green lettuce leaf as the base, fresh and textured with ruffled edges. Inside, shredded cooked chicken mixed with small orange carrot pieces, chopped green scallions, and fresh cilantro leaves form a colorful, chunky layer. The chicken mixture is topped with scattered light beige chopped cashews and white sesame seeds, adding a crunchy texture. A woman's hand is gently holding one of the lettuce wraps on the right edge of the plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these lettuce wraps vegetarian?

Yes, you can substitute the ground chicken with cooked lentils, crumbled tofu, or chopped mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Adjust seasoning as needed to maintain flavor.