Thai Crunch Lettuce Wraps
These Thai Crunch Lettuce Wraps are a quick 20-minute high-protein dinner made with ground chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy peanut sauce. A healthy, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
If there’s one thing I’ve learned lately, it’s that the earlier I can get dinner on the table, the better our evenings go. I’ve been experimenting with a 4 PM dinner routine, and honestly… it’s been a game changer for our family. By the time sports, homework, and the general chaos of the evening hits, we’re already fed and no one is hangry. But the trick to making early dinners work is simple: The meal has to be FAST. I’m talking 30 minutes or less, minimal prep, and something that my kids will actually eat. These Thai Crunch Lettuce Wraps check every box.
They’re:
ready in 20 minutes
packed with protein
full of fresh crunchy veggies
drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce
and totally customizable depending on what you have in the fridge.
My kids love them, but honestly? Half the time they skip the lettuce and just eat the filling over a bowl of rice, which works perfectly too.
So whether you’re trying to eat a little lighter, get dinner on the table quickly, or just need something new in your weekly rotation, these wraps are one of those simple recipes that feel a little fancy but are secretly so easy.
There are a few reasons these lettuce wraps have been on repeat lately.
1. They’re FAST
The entire meal comes together in about 20 minutes, which makes it perfect for those busy weeknights when everyone is starving and you don’t want to spend an hour cooking.
2. High-Protein
Ground chicken or turkey keeps these wraps light but still really filling.
3. That Peanut Sauce
The sauce alone is worth making this recipe. It’s creamy, slightly spicy, a little sweet, and ties everything together.
4. Kid-Approved
My kids will eat this filling straight over rice, which makes it a really easy dinner for the whole family.
5. Totally Customizable
Add more veggies, swap proteins, or turn it into a bowl. There are so many ways to use this base recipe.
Make these lettuce wraps in a Bowl (My Kids’ Favorite Way)
If lettuce wraps aren’t your thing, this filling is amazing as a Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl.
Serve it over:
jasmine rice
brown rice
cauliflower rice
rice noodles
Then top with:
cucumbers
shredded carrots
edamame
avocado
extra peanut sauce
Honestly this might be the easiest weeknight bowl recipe ever.
Protein Variations
This recipe works with almost any protein.
Try it with:
ground turkey
ground beef
ground pork
chopped rotisserie chicken
diced shrimp
tofu crumbles
Each one gives the recipe a slightly different flavor.
These Thai Crunch Lettuce Wraps are one of those recipes that feels a little fancy but is secretly so easy.
They’re quick, healthy, packed with flavor, and flexible enough to feed the whole family — whether that means lettuce wraps for you or rice bowls for the kids.
And if you’re like me and trying to embrace the 4 PM dinner life, this is exactly the kind of recipe that makes it possible.
Fast, delicious, and everyone actually eats it.
That’s always a win in my book.
Tips for this Meal Prep
This recipe is also great for meal prep. Store the chicken filling in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
For best results, Store separately:
chicken filling
lettuce cups
toppings
peanut sauce
Then assemble fresh when ready to eat.
I hope this meal prep helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social media for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
Thai Crunch Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ red bell pepper diced
Peanut Sauce
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1-2 tbsp warm water
To Serve
- Butter lettuce cups
- Shredded carrots
- Green onions
- Crushed peanuts
- Cilantro
Let's Make It
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground chicken, garlic, and ginger. Cook until browned.
- Stir in coconut aminos, sriracha, and honey.
- Add cabbage and red pepper and cook 1–2 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a bowl whisk peanut sauce ingredients, thinning with warm water.
- Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce cups.
- Top with carrots, peanuts, green onions, cilantro, and peanut sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
Serves 4
Calories: ~390
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 16g
Fat: 20g
Nutrition will vary depending on toppings and peanut butter used.
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
