Description
These Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender diced chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy chili sauce, served in crisp lettuce leaves and garnished with fresh green onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing appetizer, these wraps are quick to prepare and packed with bold Thai-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Wraps 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 chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy wrapping.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Add Sauces: Stir in the Thai sweet chili sauce and low-sodium soy sauce, coating the chicken evenly to infuse it with sweet and savory flavors.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay out the lettuce leaves on a serving platter and spoon the chicken mixture into each leaf, creating individual wraps.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each wrap with thinly sliced green onions and freshly chopped cilantro, then finish with a squeeze of lime juice for a tangy brightness.
Notes
- Use butter lettuce for a softer wrap or iceberg for more crunch.
- Adjust the amount of Thai sweet chili sauce based on your preferred level of sweetness and spice.
- For a spicier kick, add some chopped fresh chili or red pepper flakes.
- These wraps are best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the lettuce.
- Leftover chicken mixture can be refrigerated and used for another meal within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
