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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:10:13 +0000

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful Asian dish made with lean protein, veggies, a sweet and savory sauce and a variety of satisfying garnishes. You can serve them as an appetizer, side dish or main dish.

Filling Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are everything you'd want them be and then some! They have well rounded flavor, you'll find them easy to make, and they have the perfect crunch factor thanks to the tender crisp veggies, lettuce, and peanuts.

The chicken (or turkey) keeps them nice and filling but if you want an even heartier meal you can serve these with a side of rice.

You can adjust the sauces here to suite your taste. If you like the flavor of fish sauce you can add more. If you love heat load them up with the Sambal Oelek or Sriracha. And for more peanut flavor be sure to try them finished with a creamy peanut sauce (it so delicious and worth the extra bit of effort).

I know it's a fairly lengthy list of ingredients here but I don't recommend leaving any out. Everything comes together beautifully to create a truly tasty, veggie and chicken-filled lettuce wrap that you'll want to make on repeat.

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Pad Thai (with Chicken or Shrimp)

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:39:57 +0000

The best Pad Thai recipe! Deliciously flavorful, easy to make and perfectly satisfying. It's made with ingredients you can find at the regular grocery store and it's sure to leave you craving more!

What is Pad Thai?

Pad Thai is Thailands National dish and likely the most popular order at the majority of Thai restaurants here in the U.S.

It is a noodle stir fry dish traditionally made up of rice noodles, shrimp, tofu, eggs and a deeply flavored, sweet and sour sauce. The sauce is usually consists of ingredients such as fish sauce, tamarind paste, dried shrimp and palm sugar.

Is This Authentic Pad Thai?

I'll be the first to admit this is not the typical Pad Thai you'd find in Thailand. My version uses common ingredients found in the U.S. with a similar, and equally as delicious flavor to an authentic version.

So, you won't have to make a special trip to the Asian grocery store that may be 30 miles or more away from home.

In this Pad Thai you'll find tender pieces of chicken and lots of fresh vegetables and it's all tossed with the most crave-worthy sauce, and of course, finished with an abundance of crunchy peanuts.

You'll see based off of the reviews and comments this has been a reader favorite!

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Thai Chicken Curry {Slow Cooker or Instant Pot}

Sun, 20 May 2018 17:18:25 +0000

This Thai Chicken Curry is made in the slow cooker to give it that slow-simmered depth of flavor and you'll love every last bite of it! It cooks for hours in a deliciously seasoned coconut broth along with fresh veggies, then it's served with rice to make it a perfectly filling and satisfying meal.

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Chicken Satay {with Peanut Sauce}

Fri, 18 May 2018 03:05:02 +0000

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is always a must try at Thai restaurants. But now it's time to start making it at home! This chicken satay is so flavorful, and the peanut dipping sauce just takes these over the top.

Then that delicious light char from the flames of the grill gives them that depth of flavor we all crave. You'll definitely want to add these to your summer menu!

Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

This Thai chicken satay with peanut sauce is not only super easy to make, but it also tastes delicious! This chicken satay can be made indoors with a grill pan, or outdoors on an actual grill.

Although this recipe takes 90 minutes to finish, only 30 minutes of that time is spent doing hands on prep work. But don't think you can skimp on the marinating time — the hour in the fridge is what gives the chicken so much flavor!

These juicy chicken skewers always wow kids and adults alike, and the peanut sauce usually disappears in no time. I think out of all Thai food, peanut sauce is my favorite. I don't know what it is — maybe my love for peanut butter? — but I could eat it by the spoonful!

Chicken Satay Ingredients

I know the recipe may look like a lot of ingredients, but it really is easy to make. Plus, it's mostly just staple ingredients you likely already have on hand.

For the chicken satay skewers, you need:

Coconut milk
Soy sauce
Fresh lime juice
Fish sauce
Brown sugar
Ginger
Garlic
Coriander
Cumin
Turmeric
Chicken breasts
Cilantro (for serving)

And the ingredients you'll need for the peanut satay sauce are:

Peanut butter
Brown sugar
Fresh lime juice
Soy sauce
Garlic
Coconut milk
Sriracha
Water (to thin it to the consistency you prefer)

Normally, I'd also add some ginger into the peanut satay sauce, but since there's plenty in the marinade I skipped it. But if you are making this peanut sauce for another recipe, add in 2 teaspoons of ginger.

How to Make Chicken Satay Skewers

First you'll make the marinade, then you'll dice up the chicken and add it to a resealable bag along with the marinade.
Let that rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat a grill and thread the chicken onto skewers.
Clean grill grates and brush the grill lightly with oil then place chicken on grill and cook through, turning once halfway.
While the chicken is grilling, make the peanut sauce.
Serve chicken satay warm garnished with cilantro and dip in plenty of peanut sauce!

Will I Taste the Fish Sauce in This Recipe?

No, these chicken skewers won't taste at all fishy. The fish sauce adds a lovely umami flavor to this recipe and gives these skewers an extra something-something.

Can I Marinate the Chicken Overnight?

You can marinate the chicken up to 6 hours. If you leave it in the satay marinade any longer than that, the chicken will likely start to toughen up.

What to Serve with Chicken Satay

Serve these with colorful fresh veggies (grilled, sauteed or raw) and rice (brown, white, coconut rice or rice noodles) to finish off the meal.

Tips for the Best Chicken Satay

If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least an hour to prevent them from splintering in the chicken or burning on the grill.
The longer you let the chicken marinate, the more flavor it will have.
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.

More Easy Thai Recipes You'll Love:

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Chicken pieces soaked in a flavorful thai marinade then they're threaded onto skewers and grilled, and to finish them off they are paired with a rich and satisfying homemade peanut sauce. I like to cut the chicken into cubes for this recipe but if you want to keep it more traditional you can do strips instead.

1/3 cup coconut milk ((well stirred))
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp peeled and minced ginger
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp turmeric
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes)
Cilantro, (for serving)

Peanut Sauce

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup coconut milk
2 tsp sriracha
2 Tbsp hot water, (then more as needed)

In a mixing bowl whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin and turmeric.
Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag, pour marinade mixture over chicken, seal bag while pressing out excess air.
Transfer chicken to refrigerator and let marinate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
Preheat a grill over medium heat to about 375 degrees and clean grates.
Remove chicken and thread onto skewers, adding about 6 or 7 pieces to each (you'll need approximately 11 - 12 skewers, see notes if using wooden skewers).
Brush grill grates with oil then place skewers on grill and cook until chicken registers 165 in center, about 5 - 7 minutes per side.
While chicken is cooking prepare peanut sauce, in a mixing bowl whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients while adding more water to thin if needed.
Serve chicken warm garnished with cilantro and serve with peanut sauce for dipping.

If using wooden skewers I like to let them soak in water overnight so they don't burn up and break apart. Be sure to soak them at least 1 hour if you didn't plan that far ahead.

Recipe source: Cooking Classy

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Rainbow Spring Roll Bowls with Shrimp or Chicken and Peanut Sauce

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:00:59 +0000

These Spring Roll Bowls with Peanut Sauce are boasting with bright and rich flavors and a beautiful array of colors. Then add shrimp or chicken to the mix to make them that much more filling. After one bite you'll instantly fall in love with these bowls!

Colorful Spring Rolls in Bowl Form

I love to cook with the rainbow! When you've got this many colorful veggies you know it's got to be packed with vitamins and nutrients.

Then add a creamy peanut sauce to that blend and you know it's got to be good!

Spring Roll or is it a Summer Roll?

So I think technically these should maybe be called "Summer Roll Bowls" but spring or summer who will notice?

Spring rolls are generally served crispy and hot, usually deep fried and summer rolls include lots of fresh, raw veggies and are served cold.

But here we do have a bit of a blend, the noodles and protein are served hot and you get lots of crisp raw veggies. And I'm use to the name "spring rolls" because that's what they call them at the local Thai restaurants near me - but that must be an Americanized Thai/Vietnamese food thing.

But honestly what do I know? I'm no expert so feel free to enlighten me if I'm wrong on the differences :).

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Thai Basil Beef

Tue, 03 May 2016 00:37:35 +0000

Thai Basil Beef is a flavorful meal that's even better than takeout! Thin pieces of tender steak are seared in a hot skillet, then bright fresh veggies are sautéed and you'll toss the two together along with a deliciously flavorful sauce. Then serve over steamed jasmine rice to complete the dish. A quick weeknight dinner you'll love!

Thai Basil Beef Bowls

So I've decided I need more Thai food in my life. It's so uniquely flavorful and it always leaves me craving more.

These hearty Thai Basil Beef Bowls are no exception to that! It's a quick meal to throw together and it's jam-packed with amazing flavors! You'll love the way the sauce compliments the beef and the bold flavor of all the fresh basil used here (if you ask me fresh basil is one of the best ingredients known to mankind). You may also know this recipe as pad gra prow, pad kra pao, or even pad krapow depending on the restaurant and region.

If you haven't tried much Thai food here is a great place to start. It doesn't use loads of fish sauce, just enough to give it a nice depth of flavor, and it is an easy-to-follow straightforward recipe. This Thai Basil Beef recipe is gluten-free, but serving it over rice or noodles is delicious. Using a wok is best, but a large pan will suffice.

And once you buy the ingredients to make the sauce there are so many other Thai recipes you can use those ingredients for (like these Thai Chicken Tacos, or this easy Chicken Chow Mein, or this Chicken Pad Thai. All of them are delicious btw). Add this to your list of easy stir-fries that you can whip up on a busy weeknight, and don't be afraid to mix up your meats—ground beef instead of thin steak, pork, ground chicken, or turkey. For a vegetarian option, go for tofu, mushrooms, zucchini, and a fried egg on top!

Then if you are into hot sauce, the Sambal Oelek is good on pretty much anything. Take a walk around your local Asian grocery stores to find ingredients like Sambal Oelek, tofu, and Thai holy basil (sweet basil), Add this recipe to your menu and try something new this week!

Thai Basil Beef

Thin pieces of tender steak are seared in a hot skillet, then bright fresh veggies are sautéed and you'll toss the two together along with a deliciously flavorful sauce. Then serve over steamed jasmine rice to complete the dish. A quick weeknight dinner you'll love!

1 1/4 cups jasmine rice or long-grain white rice for serving
1 lb top sirloin steak, ribeye steak or flank steak, (sliced against the grain into thin strips)
1 tsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, (cored and seeded, diced into 2-inch strips)
1/2 large yellow onion, (thinly sliced)
1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 cup fresh Thai basil or Italian basil leaves ((roughly chop larger leaves), plus more for garnish)
Sesame seeds ((optional))

Sauce

3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp Sambal Oelek, (or more to taste (optional))

Prepare rice: Cook rice according to directions listed on package.
For the sauce: In a small mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth. Stir in water, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and Sambal Oelek if using, set aside.
For the beef: Toss beef with 1 Tbsp oil and 1 tsp cornstarch. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat. Add half of the beef and cook until browned on both sides but still slightly under-cooked in the center. Transfer beef to a plate while leaving oil in skillet and repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp oil and remaining half of the beef.
For the veggies: Reduce heat slightly, add bell pepper, onions and garlic and saute until crisp tender, about 2 - 3 minutes (if needed you can add another 1 tsp of oil to the skillet). Add carrots and whisk sauce mixture once more then pour into skillet.
Allow sauce to simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 1 minute. Return beef to skillet along with basil leaves, toss until basil has just wilted. Serve immediately over cooked rice garnished with small basil leaves and sesame seeds if desired.

Main Course

Thai

Thai Beef

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Thai Chicken Tacos with Peanut Sauce

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:10:19 +0000

Thai Chicken Tacos! Made with lightly charred, seasoned grilled chicken, crisp, thinly sliced fresh vegetables, and a rich and creamy peanut sauce. So much flavor in every bite!

Thai Chicken Tacos with Peanut Sauce

Who says tacos can only have Mexican flavors? That's actually what I always used to think until I tried tacos switched up with different types of cuisine, like these Greek Tacos. Once you expand beyond the Mexican-style tacos you'll open a whole new world of taco possibilities.

These Thai Chicken Tacos with Peanut Sauce are easy to make and they are packed with flavor! They're so good they deserve to be added along to the rotation with these shredded beef and pork tacos.

Thai Taco Substitutions

I'd love to try this in a different presentation, like Thai chicken wraps for lunch, or Thai chicken lettuce wraps (just using lettuce leaves in place of tortillas for a gluten-free option). You can use ground chicken if that's easier!

This chicken would also be perfect for a Thai-style salad with a peanut dressing or in a rice or noodle bowl. The chicken has a fantastic standalone taste thanks to the marinade which consists of robust and vibrant ingredients like lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and fish sauce. And don't worry I'm still getting used to fish sauce so my recipes stick with smaller amounts so it's not overbearing. If you'd like more than a tablespoon, by all means, go ahead. Adding a drizzle of vinegar and low sodium soy sauce will make it more tangy, red pepper flakes for spice, and the bold flavor of sweet chili sauce for sweetness.

Need more crunch? Add bean sprouts, coleslaw mix, chunky peanut butter, scallions, and sesame seeds.

Taco Tuesday just got an incredibly delicious new addition! We absolutely loved these and I hope you do too!

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