Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and healthy dish, perfect for any occasion. These wraps are filled with tender ground chicken sautéed with aromatic spices and crisp vegetables, all wrapped in refreshing butter lettuce leaves. They not only deliver an explosion of flavors with every bite but also provide a nutritious meal option that is quick to prepare in just 15 minutes. Ideal as an appetizer at gatherings or as a light main dish, these customizable wraps can be tailored to your taste preferences. Enjoy the fresh crunch and savory goodness that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 10 oz ground chicken
- ¼ cup Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet red chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- â…“ cup cashews, chopped
- Butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and ginger for another 2 minutes.
- Add ground chicken to the pan, breaking it apart while cooking. Season lightly with salt and pepper until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, mix Tamari, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour this over the chicken along with chopped cashews and stir well.
- Cook for another 2 minutes on low heat before removing from heat and mixing in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
- To assemble, place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture into each butter lettuce leaf and drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg