Description
Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delightful fusion of flavors that transform simple lettuce into an exciting culinary experience. Tender chicken, coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, is served in crisp lettuce leaves for a crunchy bite that’s both satisfying and healthy. Perfect for casual dinners or special gatherings, these wraps are sure to impress your guests with their vibrant colors and bold taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 8 large iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet; cook until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in Thai sweet chili sauce and soy sauce until chicken is evenly coated.
- Lay out lettuce leaves on a platter; spoon the chicken mixture into each leaf.
- Top with sliced green onions and cilantro; finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg