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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful dish to elevate your meals, these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delightful choice! Bursting with savory ground chicken, crunchy vegetables, and fresh herbs all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, they promise a deliciously satisfying experience. Not only can you prepare this dish in just 15 minutes, but it’s also customizable to suit your taste or utilize whatever ingredients you have on hand. Whether served as an appetizer at gatherings or enjoyed as a light main course, these wraps are sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, warm sesame oil and sauté diced onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
  2. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. In a small bowl, combine Tamari, Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken along with chopped cashews. Stir well and simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Fold in scallions, cilantro, and shredded carrots before removing from heat.
  6. Scoop the mixture into butter lettuce leaves, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve!

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