Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect blend of zesty and savory, packed with bold Thai flavors like ginger, lime, and sweet chili. Each wrap is a crisp, refreshing bite of perfectly seasoned ground chicken, mixed with nutty cashews and fresh vegetables, all nestled in a delicate butter lettuce leaf. Ideal for a light lunch or a healthy dinner, these wraps offer a nutritious yet satisfying meal that is as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup onion, diced (yellow or white)
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger or ginger paste
10 oz ground chicken
¼ cup Tamari (low sodium) or soy sauce, coconut aminos
2 Tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
⅓ cup cashews, chopped (raw or roasted/salted)
¼ cup scallions, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼–½ cup carrots, shredded
Sesame seeds for topping
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed and dried
Instructions
Make the garlic and ginger pan sauce. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil. Once hot, add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to brown and turn translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
Cook the chicken. Add ground chicken to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season with a little salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
Make the Thai chili sauce. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, chili sauce, lime juice, and honey.
Combine sauce with chicken. Add the chopped cashews to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
Assemble the wraps. Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on each lettuce leaf, top with sesame seeds, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 300