Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are an irresistible blend of savory and sweet flavors, making them the perfect appetizer or light main dish. These wraps come together in just 15 minutes, making them an excellent choice for busy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With a delicious combination of ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty sauce, they offer a fun and interactive dining experience. Plus, they are low-carb and gluten-free! Enjoy customizing these wraps to suit your taste—whether you’re adding extra veggies or swapping proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger (or ginger paste)
- 10 oz ground chicken
- ¼ cup Tamari (low sodium) (or soy sauce, coconut aminos)
- 2 Tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey, agave)
- ⅓ cup cashews (chopped – raw or roasted/salted)
- ¼ cup scallions (chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- ¼–½ cup carrots (shredded)
- Sesame seeds for topping
- 1 head butter lettuce – leaves removed
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in ground chicken, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes).
- In a small bowl, mix Tamari, Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour over the cooked chicken and toss well.
- Mix in chopped cashews, shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro after slightly cooling.
- Assemble by placing a spoonful of the mixture into each butter lettuce leaf. Top with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg