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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A delightful Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe featuring lean protein and veggies in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2.5 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch

Filling

  • 5 green onions, sliced light parts and green parts kept separate
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1.5 lbs 92% lean ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
  • 1.5 cups matchstick carrots, roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts
  • Lettuce leaves *Romaine hearts, artisan Romaine, iceberg lettuce or butter lettuce work well
  • Hot sauce and/or peanut sauce for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sesame oil and cornstarch, set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lighter portions of green onions, garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds, then add chicken and cook, tossing and breaking up chicken occasionally until nearly cooked through (don't drain).
  • Add red bell pepper and cook until just slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add carrots, then whisk sauce mixture once more and pour into skillet.
  • Cook, tossing frequently until sauce has thickened (and chicken is fully cooked through), about 1 minute, taste and season with a little salt if needed.
  • Add in cilantro, green onion greens, and peanuts. Serve warm over whole lettuce leaves with hot sauce, peanuts, and peanut sauce if desired.

Notes

Romaine hearts, artisan Romaine, iceberg lettuce or butter lettuce all work well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Asian cuisine, chicken wraps, healthy appetizer, lettuce wraps, Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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