Hmong-inspired Lemongrass Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Hmong-inspired Lemongrass Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of lemongrass, chicken, and fresh vegetables wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves creates a refreshing and flavorful meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Hmong Healthy Low Carb
Hmong-inspired Lemongrass Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the bell pepper and carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro, mint, and roasted peanuts.
  6. To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves and fold into wraps.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large skillet Bowl Cutting board Sharp knife Measuring spoons Wooden spoon

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

These Hmong-inspired Lemongrass Chicken Lettuce Wraps are best served with a side of steamed jasmine rice or a light cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of chopped fresh chili or a drizzle of hoisin sauce to the chicken mixture before wrapping in the lettuce leaves.

Cost

$15