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Colorful Thai Chicken and Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps arranged with herbs and dipping sauce.

Thai Chicken & Turkey Lettuce Wraps: Flavorful Asian Dinner Idea


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 wraps 1x

Description

Light and healthy Thai-inspired wraps combining ground chicken and turkey with fresh lettuce and zesty sauces for a quick dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
  • Red chili flakes to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 8 large lettuce leaves (butter, romaine, or iceberg)
  • 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
  • Handful fresh cilantro or mint (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.

    2. Add ground chicken and ground turkey and cook 6–8 minutes until lightly browned, breaking up meat with a spatula.

    3. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

    4. Add red bell pepper, water chestnuts, and green onions and cook 2–3 minutes until vegetables soften.

    5. Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and brown sugar and stir to combine.

    6. Simmer filling 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld, adjusting heat with chili flakes.

    7. Remove from heat and let filling rest for a few minutes.

    8. Rinse and dry lettuce leaves and arrange on a platter.

    9. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling into each lettuce leaf.

    10. Top wraps with crushed peanuts, shredded carrots, and herbs if desired.

    11. Serve immediately with extra dipping sauce or steamed rice on the side.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: thai

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 wrap
    • Calories: 180
    • Sugar: 3
    • Sodium: 450
    • Fat: 8
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 10
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 12
    • Cholesterol: 50

    Keywords: thai, lettuce, wraps, ground turkey, healthy dinner, asian cooking, chicken wraps, low carb, mindful eating