Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Quick and easy Thai chicken lettuce wraps with chili-lime dressing. Gluten-free, fresh, and perfect as a party appetizer or light dinner.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Cutting board & knife
- Small pot
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 200 g ground chicken
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 thin slices ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp sugar
- ⅓ cup grated carrot
- 1 handful of green onions, finely chopped, adjust to taste
- 1 handful of coriander, finely chopped, adjust to taste
- lettuce, as needed to make your wraps
Instructions
- Cook the chicken in a small pot over medium heat with water. Break it apart as it cooks until fully done, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
- Mix in the flavors by adding ginger, garlic, and chopped shallots. Stir well.
- Add the dressing with fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili flakes. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the fresh ingredients like shredded carrot and chopped herbs, and gently toss again.
- Assemble and serve by spooning the mixture into crisp lettuce leaves. Garnish with extra herbs, chili flakes, or crushed peanuts if desired.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 788mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
