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Vietnamese Lettuce Wrap

Fresh Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps That Burst with Flavor

Enjoy Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps filled with flavorful marinated chicken, herbs, and vegetables for a refreshing meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Substitute with chicken breast for a leaner option.
  • 2 T Fish Sauce Soy sauce can be used as a vegetarian alternative.
  • 2 T Light Soy Sauce Low-sodium soy sauce can be used.
  • 1 T Dark Soy Sauce Use sparingly; substitute with more light soy sauce if desired.
  • 1 T Oyster Sauce Use mushroom sauce for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass (minced) Substitute with lime or lemon zest if unavailable.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder can be used if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 T Sugar Honey or maple syrup are great alternatives.
  • 2 T Shallots (minced) Substitute with onion if shallots are scarce.
For the Nuoc Cham Sauce
  • 2 T Fish Sauce Adjust sugar and lime juice according to taste.
  • 3 T Water Adjust as needed.
  • 1 T Lime Juice Fresh is best.
  • 1 T Chilies Fresh or dried for spicy heat.
  • 1 clove Garlic Add more or less depending on taste.
For the Wraps
  • 4 oz Rice Vermicelli Substitute with cooked quinoa or noodles for gluten-free.
  • 1 cup Vegetables (carrots, cucumber) Add bell peppers or radishes for variety.
  • 1 cup Herbs (cilantro, mint, green onion) Use your favorites.
  • 8 leaves Baby Romaine Lettuce Sturdy lettuce like iceberg or butter can be used.

Equipment

  • Grill or skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  1. Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken thighs with marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat grill or skillet and cook marinated chicken thighs until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Prepare Dressing: Whisk together Nuoc Cham sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust flavors to taste.
  4. Prep Vegetables: Julienne carrots and slice cucumbers. Set aside.
  5. Cook Rice Vermicelli: Soak rice vermicelli in boiling water for 15-20 minutes until soft.
  6. Assemble Wraps: Layer chicken, rice vermicelli, vegetables, and herbs in lettuce leaves. Drizzle with Nuoc Cham before folding.

Nutrition

Serving: 2wrapsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best texture, assemble wraps right before serving. Marinate chicken up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.

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