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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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If you’re seeking a vibrant and satisfying dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect solution! Bursting with flavors from savory ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty sauce, these wraps are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit everyone’s tastes. Wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, they make for a fun and healthy meal that’s ideal for sharing. Whether served as an appetizer or a light main course, these wraps are sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your household.

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 (or soy sauce, coconut aminos)
  • 2 Tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce
  • 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)

Instructions

  1. In a pan over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and sauté diced onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  2. Stir in ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until no pink remains (3-4 minutes).
  3. In a bowl, mix tamari, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour over the cooked chicken along with chopped cashews. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro off heat.
  5. Spoon the mixture into butter lettuce leaves and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

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