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Savory Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Chili Sauce

Savory Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Chili Sauce

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Discover how to make delicious Savory Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Chili Sauce. Easy recipe for a flavorful meal!


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow or white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger or ginger paste
  • 10 oz ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons Thai sweet red chili sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/3 cup chopped cashews (raw or roasted)
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/41/2 cup shredded carrots
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed, and dried

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring continuously for another 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup (or honey).
  4. Step 4: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and sprinkle with chopped cashews. Stir everything together, then reduce heat to low and let cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat, allowing the mixture to cool slightly before adding shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
  5. Step 5: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture into each butter lettuce leaf. Top with additional pan sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Repeat with remaining lettuce leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg