Name: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon sesame oil; ¼ cup onion (diced, yellow or white); 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 (we love Trader Joe's); 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 (rinsed and dried)

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, an easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for any occasion. These wraps combine tender ground chicken with fresh vegetables and a zesty sauce, all tucked into crisp butter lettuce leaves. Ideal as a light appetizer or a satisfying main course, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but also healthy and low in carbs. Customize the filling to suit your taste, whether you prefer extra veggies or a spicy kick. Enjoy these wraps at family gatherings or as a fun weeknight meal that everyone can assemble together!

Author: Emberly
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 4 (8 wraps) 1x
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

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1 Tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup onion (diced, yellow or white)
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 (we love Trader Joe's)
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 (rinsed and dried)

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Instructions

Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent.
Add minced garlic and ginger; stir until fragrant.
Incorporate ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks until golden brown.
In a bowl, mix Tamari, chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup; pour over cooked chicken.
Stir in chopped cashews, scallions, cilantro, and shredded carrots.
Serve the mixture in butter lettuce leaves; top with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 wraps (160g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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