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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

  • Author: Chef Jamie

Description

A light and flavorful Thai-inspired dish featuring ground chicken cooked with aromatic spices, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a healthy appetizer or main course.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • For the Chicken Filling:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • For the Wraps:
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed
  • For the Dipping Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. 1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add garlic, onion, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  4. 4. Stir in red bell pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors meld.
  5. 5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  6. 6. Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce by whisking together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  7. 7. To assemble, spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with cilantro, mint, and crushed peanuts.
  8. 8. Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes or a diced Thai chili. You can also substitute ground turkey or tofu for the chicken.