Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a burst of vibrant flavors wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, making them an ideal appetizer or light meal. This quick and easy recipe combines ground chicken with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a touch of Thai chili sauce for a savory kick. The result is a delightful dish that’s not only delicious but also low in calories and customizable to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for gatherings or a refreshing weeknight dinner, these wraps are sure to please everyone at the table!
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
- ⅓ cup cashews (chopped)
- ¼ cup scallions (chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- Butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for an additional two minutes.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink.
- Combine Tamari, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup in a bowl; mix well.
- Pour sauce over cooked chicken along with chopped cashews. Toss to combine and let simmer for two minutes.
- Fold in scallions, cilantro, and shredded carrots before assembling in lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg