Name: thai chicken lettuce wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil; 1 pound lean ground chicken; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 small carrot, shredded; 1–2 small red chilies, sliced; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or Thai basil; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed; 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated

Description

These Thai chicken lettuce wraps feature a lean, flavorful ground chicken filling seasoned with garlic, ginger, fish sauce, and lime juice, served in crisp lettuce cups for a light, protein-packed meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil

1 pound lean ground chicken

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, finely diced

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 small carrot, shredded

1–2 small red chilies, sliced

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or Thai basil

1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic, onion, and ginger for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

2. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.

3. Stir in bell pepper, carrot, and chilies and cook for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.

4. Whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl and pour over the chicken mixture.

5. Toss to coat and simmer until sauce reduces slightly, about 1–2 minutes.

6. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and mint or basil, adjusting seasoning as needed.

7. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf, sprinkle with crushed peanuts, and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stir fry
Cuisine: thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 wraps
Calories: 290
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 500
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 3
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 60

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