Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups
Light, flavorful, and irresistibly fresh, Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups are a vibrant twist on healthy eating! This quick and easy recipe features tender ground chicken infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and shallots, then tossed in a mouthwatering soy-lime sauce with a touch of heat from red chili. Each crisp lettuce leaf is loaded with a colorful mix of shredded carrots, scallions, and the perfect crunch of roasted peanuts, finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a delightful herbaceous flair. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as an impressive appetizer, these gluten-free, low-carb lettuce wraps are ready in just 25 minutes, making them a go-to recipe for anyone craving Thai-inspired flavors without the takeout. Perfectly customizable and endlessly delicious, serve these lettuce cups with extra lime wedges for a zesty kick!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 12 leaves Romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small Shallot, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 1 unit Red chili, finely chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, shredded
- 2 stalks Scallions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Peanuts, roasted and chopped
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the lettuce: Rinse and dry the lettuce leaves gently. Set them aside for later use.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped shallot, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
Step 6
Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken and stir well to coat. Add the chopped red chili and mix to incorporate.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the shredded carrot and sliced scallions. Let the mixture cool slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared lettuce leaves.
Step 9
Top each lettuce cup with chopped fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1002.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1109.0 |
| Total Fat 63.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 424.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4647.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.1g | |
| Protein 113.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 262.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4150.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories