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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Fresh, Quick & Guilt-Free Bites

Enjoy Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps—a quick, healthy, and customizable low-carb meal perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Adds richness and depth; substitute with olive or vegetable oil if needed.
  • 0.25 cup Onion, diced Provides base flavor and sweetness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Enhances aroma and flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Minced Ginger Adds warmth and zest.
  • 10 oz Ground Chicken Main protein source.
  • 0.25 cup Tamari, low sodium Brings saltiness and umami.
  • 2 tablespoons Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce Provides sweetness and a hint of heat.
  • 1 Juice of Lime Adds acidity and brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup Sweetens the mixture.
  • 0.33 cup Chopped Cashews Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Scallions Offers freshness and color.
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Cilantro Adds herbal flavor.
  • 0.25-0.5 cup Shredded Carrots Provides color and crunch.
For Assembly
  • 1 head Butter Lettuce Serves as the wrap.
  • Sesame Seeds Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ¼ cup of diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent, then stir in garlic and ginger for additional 2 minutes.
  2. Add 10 ounces of ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula. Season and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, Thai sweet red chili sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Pour over the chicken with cashews and stir for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and fold in shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
  5. Separate leaves of butter lettuce and spoon the chicken mixture into each leaf. Serve with optional sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These wraps are not only delicious, but also a wholesome low-carb treat. Prep ahead and store filling separately from lettuce.

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