Description
Indulge in the vibrant and healthy flavors of Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps! This quick and easy dish is perfect for any occasion, whether as a delightful appetizer or a light meal. With savory ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, each bite is a refreshing experience. The bold combination of ginger, garlic, and Thai chili sauce elevates these wraps to a new level of deliciousness. Ready in just 15 minutes, they are customizable to suit different tastes and dietary needs. Try these delectable wraps today for a flavorful journey that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 10 oz ground chicken
- ¼ cup Tamari (low sodium)
- 2 Tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ⅓ cup cashews (chopped)
- ¼ cup scallions (chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- ¼–½ cup carrots (shredded)
- Sesame seeds for topping
- 1 head butter lettuce (leaves removed)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper; cook until no pink remains.
- In a small bowl, mix together tamari, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour over the chicken mixture along with chopped cashews; stir well.
- After two minutes on low heat, stir in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
- Spoon the mixture into butter lettuce leaves; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg