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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A flavorful Asian dish made with lean protein, veggies, and a sweet and savory sauce, Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or main dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, main dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 wraps
Calories 458 kcal

Equipment

  • large 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 pieces 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 piece 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 for serving
  • peanut sauce for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking 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 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 here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 1357mgPotassium: 823mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 9319IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Asian dish, easy dinner, ground chicken, Healthy Recipe, lettuce wraps, Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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