Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Thai Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders, sliced thin; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin; 1 cup shredded cabbage and carrot coleslaw mix (coleslaw mix without dressing); 3 green onions, sliced at an angle; 1/2 cup plum sauce; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, halved again; 1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken tenders, sliced thin
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
1 cup shredded cabbage and carrot coleslaw mix (coleslaw mix without dressing)
3 green onions, sliced at an angle
1/2 cup plum sauce
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, halved again
1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped

1
Heat a large skillet over high until hot.
2
Add the vegetable oil, then the chicken.
3
Cook for two minutes stirring constantly.
4
Toss in the ginger, garlic, bell pepper, cabbage/carrot mix and green onions.
5
Stir-fry another two minutes.
6
Add the plum sauce and toos for one minute, then add the basil.
7
Drizzle in fish sauce and turn to coat evenly.
8
Pour into a bowl.
9
Place small heaps of chicken mixture onto a 1 or 2 leaf thick piece of lettuce.
10
Sprinkle cucumber over it and fold to eat like a taco.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken tenders, sliced thin, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Thai Lettuce Wraps falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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