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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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If you’re craving a delightful and vibrant meal, look no further than these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps! This dish brings together the savory goodness of ground chicken, fresh veggies, and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. In just 15 minutes, you can have a fun and healthy dinner or an impressive appetizer that’s sure to please everyone. Whether enjoyed as a light main dish or at your next gathering, these wraps are versatile and bursting with flavor. Dive into the refreshing taste of Thai cuisine right from your kitchen!

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
  • 10 oz ground chicken
  • ¼ cup Tamari (low sodium) or soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 Tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup cashews (chopped)
  • 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

  1. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté until golden.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken to the pan, cooking until no pink remains (about 4 minutes). Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix Tamari, Thai sweet red chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour this over the cooked chicken along with chopped cashews.
  5. Stir in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro after removing from heat.
  6. To serve, scoop the chicken mixture onto butter lettuce leaves and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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