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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Prepare the lettuce: Rinse and dry the lettuce leaves gently. Set them aside for later use.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped shallot, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken and stir well to coat. Add the chopped red chili and mix to incorporate.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the shredded carrot and sliced scallions. Let the mixture cool slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared lettuce leaves.
Top each lettuce cup with chopped fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.8 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 4647 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 113.3 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 4150 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
