Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are the real deal. Made with clean and wholesome ingredients, these lettuce wraps can easily be tossed together for a simple meal that’s packed with nutrients.
Not only do I love the simplicity of these Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps, but I’m also a huge fan of the veggie boost they give me. I don’t know about you, but I’m on the struggle bus when it comes to getting a sufficient amount of veggies in my diet throughout the day. Yep, even dietitians need more veggie love.
My intentions are great but sometimes it just doesn’t happen. That’s where these babies come in! The carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper are great additions that you wouldn’t normally find me standing around snacking on.
These Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are packed with protein that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized so you can tackle the things on your to-do list!
The flavor of these lettuce wraps is pure HEAVEN! The combination of sweetness from the honey & peanut butter and savory from the soy sauce simply can’t be beat. Not to mention the crunchiness from the peanuts and fresh veggies – YUM!
Another bonus of this recipe is that it’s super versatile! Wanna keep it low carb? Serve it in lettuce wraps. Looking for more carbs? Serve it between two slices of bread. You can even pile this Thai Chicken Salad on top of some leafy greens for an extra veggie boost!
I’m always on the hunt for nutritious and easy lunch ideas. Chicken salad is always a good idea and I love trying out new recipes with different flavor combinations. And who doesn’t love a Thai spin on chicken salad?! I hope you’ll enjoy these as much as I do!
Give these Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps a try and let me know what you think in the comments on the blog! Be sure to tag me @loveandzest or #loveandzest because I absolutely love to see your creations.
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Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
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Prep Time: 20 mins -
Total Time: 20 mins
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Yield: 6 lettuce wraps
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Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps. If you’re a chicken salad fan and you love sweet and savory food combos this meal is for you! Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a tasty meal prep option for a quick lunch at the ready. If you need a little more carbs in your life, sandwich this deliciousness between slices of whole wheat bread. Some like it hot, so kick it up with a little heat by mixing in a little sweet chili sauce.
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cups (16 oz) shredded skinless rotisserie chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 6 cabbage leaves
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts, for garnish
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, peanut butter and yogurt.
- In a separate bowl, toss together chicken, carrots, bell pepper, raisins, onions, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over chicken mixture, and toss gently to coat.
- Serve chicken salad in cabbage leaves and top with crushed peanuts and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (1/6 recipe)
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 599mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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