Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, a quick and healthy dish that brings a delightful crunch to your table. This recipe combines savory ground chicken with fresh herbs, zesty lime, and a touch of sweetness from Thai chili sauce, all wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves. These wraps are perfect for appetizers, light meals, or as an impressive party snack. In just under 30 minutes, you can prepare this flavorful dish that’s low in calories but high in protein and nutrients. Enjoy them at casual gatherings or make them a quick weeknight dinner option that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 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)
- Butter lettuce leaves (for wrapping)
- ¼ cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey, agave)
- ¼ cup scallions (chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- ¼–½ cup carrots (shredded)
- Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add ground chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix Tamari, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour over the cooked chicken along with chopped cashews.
- Simmer for 2 minutes before mixing in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
- Assemble by placing spoonfuls of the chicken mixture into butter lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg