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Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Chili Sauce

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These Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Chili Sauce are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal or appetizer. Juicy chicken is cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce, then served in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing, low-carb dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground or finely chopped chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 3 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts (optional)
  • Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
  • Chopped cilantro or basil for garnish
  • Crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, Thai chili sauce, and rice vinegar. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to absorb flavor.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in green onions, carrots, and water chestnuts if using.
  5. Spoon warm filling into lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, basil, peanuts, or sesame seeds as desired.
  6. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or tofu as a substitute for chicken.
  • Butter lettuce is ideal, but romaine or iceberg also work well.
  • Add sriracha or chili flakes for extra heat.
  • Prepare the chicken filling ahead of time and store separately from the lettuce for easy assembly.

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