Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wrap Made Easy!

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is lower in sodium and suitable for vegetarians.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with fewer allergens.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats with a milder flavor.

Cook chicken breast in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare rice vermicelli according to package instructions and set aside.

Julienne the veggies into thin strips.

Chop the fresh herbs finely.

In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, rice vermicelli, veggies, and fresh herbs.

In a separate bowl, whisk together Nuoc Cham sauce until combined.

Drizzle the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat.

Lay out lettuce leaves on a serving platter.

Spoon the chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf.

Wrap the lettuce around the filling and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens