Name: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; ¼ cup yellow onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced); 10 oz ground chicken; ¼ cup low-sodium Tamari (or soy sauce); 2 tablespoons Thai sweet red chili sauce; Juice of 1 lime; 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey); ⅓ cup cashews (chopped); ¼ cup scallions (chopped); ¼ cup cilantro (chopped); ¼ to ½ cup carrots (shredded); Sesame seeds (for topping); 1 head butter lettuce (leaves separated)

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Lettuce Wraps That’ll Change Your Life

Okay, so who else is obsessed with those little lettuce wraps you get at Thai restaurants? Like, why are they so dang good?? 😍

Main dish photo — *The finished dish — looks amazing, right?*

So, I finally decided to recreate them at home, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride, my friends. There’s something about that crunchy lettuce and the savory chicken combo that just hits all the right notes.

Okay, Let’s Talk Ingredients

Alright, grab your grocery bags and let’s go. You need this stuff:

– 1 tablespoon sesame oil (because flavor, duh)
– ¼ cup onion (I used yellow, but white’s cool too. Whatever’s chill.)
– 2 cloves of garlic (smash ’em!)
– 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger (or ginger paste if you’re feeling lazy — no judgment here)
– 10 oz ground chicken (or turkey, whatever floats your boat)
– ¼ cup Tamari (low sodium, or soy sauce if you’re a rebel)
– 2 tablespoons Thai sweet red chili sauce (Trader Joe’s is a game-changer!)
– Juice of 1 lime (freshly squeezed, please)
– 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey or agave, honestly, just sweeten it up)
– ⅓ cup cashews (chopped up, raw or roasted/salted — I like roasted for that crunch)
– ¼ cup scallions (chopped)
– ¼ cup cilantro (fresh and chopped, or else)
– ¼-½ cup carrots (shredded, because we love our veggies)
– Sesame seeds for topping (totally optional, but they look cute)
– 1 head butter lettuce (leaves removed, rinsed, and dried — you don’t want soggy wraps, trust me!)

So Here’s Why I Make This Constantly

Okay, picture this: it was a Friday night, and I was feeling mega lazy. Like, seriously considering just ordering takeout again. Then I remembered I had all these ingredients chilling in my fridge. So, I whipped these up in, like, 15 minutes. You know, just a quick sauté, a little mix of sauces, and boom! A party in my mouth. Plus, they’re so fresh and light! Perfect for those “I ate too much pasta last night” moments.

Another beautiful angle of the dish — *Just as gorgeous from this angle too!*

The One Trick That Changes Everything

Here’s the scoop: don’t skimp on the ginger and garlic! They’re your flavor besties here. It might seem like a small thing, but they really make the whole dish sing. And when you heat them up with the oil first? Oh man, the aroma that fills your kitchen is just divine. Like, you’ll feel like a culinary genius, trust me.

Don’t Mess This Up (My Top Tips)

1. Don’t overcook the chicken! Seriously, it’ll dry out. Just cook until it’s golden and no longer pink, okay?
2. Taste as you go! You might want more lime juice or chili sauce depending on your vibe!
3. Have all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking. It’s a total game-changer — no chaos, just smooth sailing.
4. Serve those wraps immediately! They’re best when everything’s fresh and crispy.

How to Keep Them From Disappearing (Or, How to Store Them)

Okay, so if you somehow have leftovers (like, how?), store the chicken mix separately from the lettuce leaves. Those leaves are fragile lil’ divas and don’t do well in the fridge. Just pop the chicken in an airtight container and it’ll be good for a couple of days. Just reheat and grab some new lettuce!

If You Liked This, You’ll Probably Like These Too

If you’re vibin’ with these wraps, you might wanna try my spicy shrimp tacos (OMG, soooo good) or those crazy easy buffalo chicken dip bites. So good for game days, trust me!

Anyway, what’s your go-to quick recipe when you can’t be bothered to cook? Let’s swap some ideas!

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Thailand to your kitchen. Perfect as an appetizer or a lighter main course, these wraps are packed with ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty sauces, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, they’ll be a hit with family and friends!

Author: XXXXX
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer, Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and ginger; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add ground chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix Tamari, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour this sauce over the cooked chicken along with chopped cashews. Stir well and reduce heat to low for another 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
To serve, place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in each lettuce leaf and sprinkle with sesame seeds.