Name: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon sesame oil; ¼ cup diced onion; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger; 10 oz ground chicken; ¼ cup Tamari (or soy sauce); 2 Tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce; juice of 1 lime; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; ⅓ cup chopped cashews; ¼ cup chopped scallions; ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro; ¼-½ cup shredded carrots; Sesame seeds for topping; 1 head butter lettuce (leaves removed, rinsed and dried)

Description

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of crisp lettuce with a savory filling of ground chicken, aromatic spices, and crunchy toppings. Perfect for appetizers or a light main course, these wraps are quick to prepare and customizable to your taste. With just 15 minutes needed for cooking, they are ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Enjoy the fun of assembling your own wraps while delighting in each satisfying bite!

Ingredients

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1 Tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup diced onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
10 oz ground chicken
¼ cup Tamari (or soy sauce)
2 Tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce
juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon maple syrup
⅓ cup chopped cashews
¼ cup chopped scallions
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
¼–½ cup shredded carrots
Sesame seeds for topping
1 head butter lettuce (leaves removed, rinsed and dried)

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Instructions

Heat sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and ginger for another 2 minutes.
Add ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks until golden brown and no longer pink (about 3–4 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
In a mixing bowl, combine Tamari, Thai sweet red chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup; mix well.
Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken along with chopped cashews. Toss gently and cook on low heat for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in chopped carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
To serve, place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture into a butter lettuce leaf, drizzle with extra sauce if desired, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 wraps (180g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 735mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg