Description
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. These wraps burst with flavor from seasoned ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zingy sauce, all nestled in crisp butter lettuce leaves. Not only are they quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but they also offer a fun, customizable dining experience that kids and adults alike will enjoy. With lean protein and plenty of fresh ingredients, these wraps are a healthy option that won’t leave you feeling stuffed. They’re great for meal prep too; simply store the filling separately from the lettuce for easy lunches throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 10 oz ground chicken
- ¼ cup Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 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)
- 1 head butter lettuce (leaves removed)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks until golden brown (3-4 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix Tamari, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour this over the cooked chicken along with chopped cashews. Stir in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
- Spoon the mixture into butter lettuce leaves and garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg