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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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If you’re craving a fresh and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion, look no further than these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables, this recipe is both healthy and satisfying. Not only are these wraps quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes from start to finish—but they’re also customizable, allowing you to get creative with the filling. Whether you’re crafting a quick weeknight meal or impressing guests at a gathering, these wraps are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • â…“ 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 translucent (2-3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  2. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season lightly with salt and pepper until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
  3. In a bowl, mix tamari, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour this sauce into the cooked chicken along with chopped cashews; stir well to combine.
  4. Simmer for an extra 2 minutes to meld flavors. Remove from heat and fold in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
  5. Assemble by scooping the filling into lettuce leaves; garnish with sesame seeds.

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