
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
https://eatpace.com/recipes/lemongrass-chicken-lettuce-wraps
Ingredients
- 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
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
In a small bowl, stir together the {Soy sauce}, {Fish sauce}, {Honey}, juice of 1 {Lime}, and the {Black pepper}.
~2 min
- 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
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
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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Per serving
Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


