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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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If you’re craving a quick yet flavorful meal, these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect solution! In just 15 minutes, you can prepare a light and refreshing dish that is bursting with vibrant flavors. The combination of savory ground chicken, fresh veggies, and a delightful sauce wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves offers a satisfying crunch that everyone will adore. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these wraps are not only versatile but also family-friendly. Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress!

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
  • 10 oz ground chicken
  • ¼ cup Tamari (low sodium) (or soy sauce)
  • 2 Tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup cashews (chopped)
  • ¼ cup scallions (chopped)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
  • ¼–½ cup carrots (shredded)
  • Sesame seeds for topping
  • 1 head butter lettuce (leaves removed)

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions until browned (2-3 minutes), then add garlic and ginger; cook for another 2 minutes.
  2. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks until no pink remains (about 4 minutes).
  3. In a small bowl, mix Tamari, Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup to create the sauce.
  4. Sprinkle chopped cashews over the cooked chicken and pour the sauce in; stir well and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
  6. Assemble wraps by scooping the chicken mixture into butter lettuce leaves and topping with sesame seeds.

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