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Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Enjoy these flavorful grilled chicken lettuce wraps, packed with fresh herbs and crunchy water chestnuts for a light, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (sub Tamari)
- kosher salt & ground black pepper kosher salt & ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
- 8 oz water chestnuts (chopped & drained)
- 1-2 heads butter lettuce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup peanuts (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Coat chicken thighs with soy sauce and let sit.
- Prepare sauce: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, chili sauce, sesame oil, and fish sauce.
- Grill chicken: Cook on medium-high heat 3-4 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165℉.
- Rest and slice: Let chicken rest, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble wraps: Fill lettuce leaves with chicken, herbs, water chestnuts, and peanuts.
Notes
Use fresh herbs and ensure chicken is fully cooked for best flavor and safety.