Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, a delightful dish that combines healthy eating with a fun dining experience. These wraps are quick to prepare and make for an impressive appetizer or a light meal. The ground chicken is sautéed with aromatic ginger, garlic, and a zesty Thai chili sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is customizable to suit your taste buds while keeping it nutritious. Enjoy these flavorful bites that are sure to be a hit at your table!
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
- Chopped cashews
- Butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it apart while cooking until browned and cooked through (about 3–4 minutes).
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, chili sauce, lime juice, and honey; pour into the pan with the chicken along with chopped cashews.
- Toss everything together and cook on low heat for another 2 minutes before removing from heat.
- Assemble by spooning the mixture into butter lettuce leaves and topping as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg