Description
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with ground chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a delicious sweet and savory sauce, these wraps are a taste sensation!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup carrot, shredded
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce (found in the Asian section of the grocery store)
- 1 Tablespoon chunky or smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
To Serve:
- Boston Bib lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet: over medium heat. Add chicken, garlic, onions, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
- Add the vegetables: carrots, cabbage, and green onions. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper. Stir until smooth. Add to the pan along with chopped cilantro. Stir to coat.
- Assemble the wraps: Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or add some chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- These wraps are best served fresh but you can prepare the filling ahead of time for quick assembly later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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