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Savory Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Chili Sauce

A quick and delicious recipe for savory chicken wrapped in crispy lettuce leaves, complemented by a flavorful Thai chili sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • ¼ cup green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Wrappers
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
For the Thai Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Thai chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced red bell pepper and grated carrot. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the veggies soften.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the Thai chili paste, honey, lime juice, and water. Adjust sweetness and spiciness to taste.
  6. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Drizzle with Thai chili sauce, and optionally add more green onions or crushed peanuts.

Notes

If your lettuce leaves tear, just keep rolling them up. Prep the chicken filling ahead of time and store in the fridge. Feel free to swap the ground chicken with turkey or beef for variety.