Description
These Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a tangy and sweet chili sauce, served fresh in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, they combine savory, sweet, and zesty notes with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Garnish
- 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 even cooking and easy wrapping later.
- Sauté garlic: Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned, which infuses the oil with flavor.
- Cook chicken: Add the diced chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Ensure no pink remains inside.
- Add sauces: Stir in the Thai sweet chili sauce and low-sodium soy sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Assemble wraps: Lay out the large lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each leaf.
- Garnish and finish: Top the chicken in each lettuce wrap with the thinly sliced green onions and chopped cilantro if using. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice to add brightness and acidity.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- If you prefer a spicier wrap, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or use a spicy variant of chili sauce.
- Butter lettuce provides a more tender wrap, while iceberg gives a crunchier texture.
- Make sure not to overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- These wraps are best served immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness of the lettuce.
