Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine right to your table. These wraps feature savory ground chicken combined with fresh herbs and spices, all nestled in crisp lettuce cups. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, they are not only delicious but also healthy, low in calories, and high in protein. With just 15 minutes of prep and cooking time, you can easily whip up this interactive dish for family gatherings or casual dinners. Get ready to impress your guests with these flavorful bites that are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 10 oz ground chicken
- ¼ cup Tamari (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet red chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ⅓ cup cashews (chopped)
- Butter lettuce leaves (rinsed and dried)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no pink remains.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Tamari, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup; stir well.
- Pour sauce over cooked chicken and add chopped cashews; toss gently and let cook on low heat for 2 minutes.
- Assemble by placing a spoonful of chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg