Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Enjoy these flavorful Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps made with ground chicken, fresh veggies, and a delicious sauce.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup carrot , shredded
- ½ cup finely shredded cabbage
- 3 pieces green onions , chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro , chopped
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce (found in the Asian section of the grocery store)
- 1 Tablespoon chunky peanut butter , or smooth
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
- Boston Bib lettuce , or romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add chicken, garlic, onions, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
- Add the carrots, cabbage, and green onions, cooking an additional 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, ginger, chunky peanut butter, and soy sauce, and crushed red pepper. Stir until smooth. Add to pan along with chopped cilantro. Stir to coat.
- Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and enjoy!
Notes
Substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken. Use any leftover veggies from your fridge. This recipe is also adaptable for vegetarians by substituting tofu or extra veggies. Make ahead by chopping veggies and preparing the sauce in advance. For gluten-free, use gluten-free sweet chili sauce and soy sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 181gramsCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 23gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 760mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2715IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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