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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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If you’re searching for a fresh and flavorful meal that’s quick to prepare, these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect choice. Bursting with vibrant flavors from ginger, garlic, and tamari, these wraps are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner party or looking for a healthy weeknight option, these wraps can be customized to suit your tastes. The combination of lean ground chicken and crunchy vegetables makes for a satisfying yet light dish that everyone will love. Plus, they come together in just 15 minutes—ideal for busy schedules!

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)
  • 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. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
  3. Incorporate ground chicken into the pan, seasoning with salt and pepper until browned.
  4. In a bowl, mix tamari, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup; pour over cooked chicken along with chopped cashews, carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
  5. Serve by spooning the mixture into butter lettuce leaves and garnishing with sesame seeds.

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