Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With a delightful blend of ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty sauce, these wraps are quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes! They’re not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to traditional wraps, offering a low-carb option that’s satisfying and customizable. Whether you’re hosting guests or preparing a meal for your family, these lettuce wraps are sure to impress with their fresh ingredients and exciting taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 10 oz ground chicken
- ¼ cup Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- ⅓ cup chopped cashews
- Butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a non-stick skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix Tamari, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour over cooked chicken with chopped cashews; stir gently.
- Mix in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Remove from heat.
- Serve by placing spoonfuls of the mixture into butter lettuce leaves and topping with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg