Amazing Thai Lettuce Wraps 1 delightful bite
Enjoy these light and healthy Thai Lettuce Wraps with a flavorful peanut sauce. They’re a delicious and refreshing meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce cups.
- Top with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use crumbled firm tofu or tempeh instead of chicken.
- Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to your preference.
- Add other vegetables like shredded carrots or diced bell peppers for extra crunch and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg