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Lemongrass Chicken Lettuce Wraps - vietnamese dinner recipe

Lemongrass Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Savory lemongrass chicken with garlic, ginger, and a punchy sweet-salty sauce, spooned into crisp lettuce cups with cucumber, herbs, and peanuts for a fresh, fast dinner that feels bright and satisfying.

By Eatpace

Dairy-Free
Prep: 10 minCook: 12 min22 min total 4 servings Very Simple Vietnamese

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Chicken breast(500 g)
  • Lettuce(2)
  • Cucumber(1)
  • Coriander(15 g)
  • Roasted peanuts(40 g)optional
  • Lemongrass(2)
  • Garlic(3 cloves)
  • Ginger(1 tbsp)
  • Rapeseed Oil(1 tbsp)
  • Soy sauce(2 tbsp)
  • Fish sauce(1 tbsp)
  • Honey(1 tbsp)
  • Lime(2)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)

Method

  1. 1

    Thinly slice the {Chicken breast}. Trim the {Lemongrass}, remove the tough outer layers, and finely mince the tender centers. Mince the {Garlic}, grate the {Ginger}, slice the {Cucumber} into thin matchsticks, pick the leaves from the {Lettuce}, chop the {Fresh cilantro}, and roughly crush the {Roasted peanuts}.

    ~10 min

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, stir together the {Soy sauce}, {Fish sauce}, {Honey}, juice of 1 {Lime}, and the {Black pepper}.

    ~2 min

  3. 3

    Heat the {Vegetable oil} in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the {Chicken breast}, {Lemongrass}, {Garlic}, and {Ginger}. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is lightly golden and nearly cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.

    ~6 min

  4. 4

    Pour in the sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the chicken is fully cooked and glossy and the sauce lightly coats the pieces.

    ~3 min

  5. 5

    Spoon the chicken into the {Lettuce} leaves and top with the {Cucumber}, {Fresh cilantro}, and {Roasted peanuts}. Cut the remaining {Lime} into wedges and serve alongside for squeezing over.

    ~1 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

342
Calories
31g
Protein
18g
Fat
13g
Carbs
3g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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