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Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps: Tangy Peanut & Lime Filling

Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps! These lunch wraps are spicy and made with peanuts for a cold Thai chicken recipe wrapped in lettuce.

high protein Thai chicken salad wraps

Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

These Thai chicken lettuce wraps are a fresh, flavorful lunch that comes together in minutes. Made with wholesome ingredients, they deliver protein, fiber, and a vibrant mix of vegetables and crunchy peanuts for texture. They’re perfect for a quick meal, meal prep, or a light dinner.

I love how easy this recipe is and how it boosts my veggie intake—carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper all get mixed into a creamy, tangy peanut-yogurt dressing. If you struggle to eat enough vegetables during the day, these wraps make it effortless.

Thai chicken recipe with carrots, bell peppers, and peanuts

Flavor-wise, these wraps balance sweet and savory perfectly. Honey and peanut butter add sweetness and body to the dressing, soy sauce brings saltiness, and a squeeze of lime brightens everything up. Finish with crushed peanuts for crunch and fresh cilantro for herbaceous notes.

high protein Thai chicken salad wraps with veggies

Thai Chicken Recipe Nutrition

This recipe is high in protein and fiber. One wrap (1/6 of the recipe) provides approximately:

  • 312 calories

  • 32 grams protein

  • 28 grams carbohydrates

Two wraps equal about 624 calories, making it easy to scale up for a heartier meal. If you want more carbs, serve the chicken salad between slices of bread or pile it on top of a bed of greens for extra veggies.

high protein chicken salad wrapped in lettuce

If you enjoy spicy Thai flavors, you might think of Panera’s Spicy Thai salad—this lettuce-wrap version is lighter but still satisfying. The Panera salad is higher in calories and carbs, likely due to a richer dressing, but both are protein-forward options that taste great.

Panera Bread Spicy Thai Salad Nutrition (for comparison)

  • 500 calories

  • 39 grams protein

  • 42 grams carbohydrates

Two of these lettuce wraps provide nearly the same calories as one Panera salad, while keeping ingredients simple and homemade.

Two Lettuce Wraps = 624 calories

healthy lunch recipe with chicken, carrots, bell peppers, and peanuts

Nutritious and easy lunches are my go-to. Chicken salad adapts well to new flavors, and this Thai-inspired version is a favorite for its bright, balanced dressing and crunchy texture. I hope you enjoy making and eating these as much as I do.

More chicken salad recipes:

  • Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap

  • Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad

  • Southern Chicken Salad

  • Lemon Chicken Salad

  • Curried Chicken Salad

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Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 6 lettuce wraps

Description

Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a spicy, peanut-forward cold chicken salad wrapped in crisp cabbage or lettuce for a light, satisfying meal.

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 or large lettuce leaves
  • ¼ cup crushed peanuts, for garnish
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, peanut butter, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  2. In a larger bowl, combine shredded chicken, carrots, bell pepper, raisins, green onions, and cilantro.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Spoon the chicken salad into cabbage or lettuce leaves. Top with crushed peanuts and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Salad
  • Cuisine: Thai

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

Keywords: thai chicken salad, thai chicken lettuce wraps, thai chicken recipe

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