Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and healthy dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table. Perfect for casual meals, appetizers, or meal prep, these wraps are easy and fun to make. The tender ground chicken is sautéed with aromatic ginger and garlic, then tossed in a delightful sauce featuring sweet chili and lime juice. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves, they offer a refreshing crunch that complements the savory filling. Customize with your favorite veggies or toppings to create a unique experience every time. Enjoy these wraps as a delicious way to elevate any gathering or simply satisfy your craving for something light yet satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 10 oz ground chicken
- ¼ cup Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet red chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- ⅓ cup cashews (chopped)
- 1 head butter lettuce (leaves removed)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (2-3 minutes). Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix together tamari, chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour over the cooked chicken along with chopped cashews. Toss well and cook on low for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
- To assemble, place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture into each butter lettuce leaf. Top with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg