High Protein Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these High Protein Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps—a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Featuring lean ground chicken infused with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and a creamy peanut butter sauce, this recipe offers an irresistible balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Crunchy water chestnuts and shredded carrots add incredible texture, while a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro brighten up every bite. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves, these wraps are the perfect low-carb, high-protein meal, ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect as a healthy lunch or light dinner, they can also be customized with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for added crunch. Wholesome, quick, and packed with bold Thai-inspired flavors, these lettuce wraps are sure to be a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground chicken (lean, 93% lean or higher)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional for spice)
• 1 medium Carrot, finely shredded
• 2 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 can (8 ounces) Water chestnuts, diced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves, chopped
• 10 leaves Butter lettuce leaves (or iceberg lettuce, for wrapping)
• 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (optional for topping)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until it's no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, and red chili flakes (if using) until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken and stir to evenly coat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Stir in the shredded carrot, sliced scallions, and diced water chestnuts. Cook for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Step 8

To assemble, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each butter lettuce leaf.

Step 9

Garnish with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds, if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1405.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1573.1

Total Fat 77.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 3324.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 130.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 384.1mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 4077.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.6%

Protein: 32.0%

Carbs: 25.3%