Description
These Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Thai Chicken are a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for a busy weeknight. The combination of spicy chiles, fresh herbs, and a savory sauce makes for a delicious wrap.
Ingredients
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- 4 tsp (20 ml) canola oil, divided
- 3 medium shallots, minced
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
- 2 Thai or serrano chiles, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 head of butter lettuce, leaves separated
- Chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp of canola oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
- Add the minced shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the thinly sliced red bell pepper and sauté for 1 minute until slightly tender.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Remove the shallot, pepper, and garlic mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tsp of canola oil to the skillet. Add the ground chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced chiles, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Return the shallot, pepper, and garlic mixture to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve the chicken mixture in butter lettuce leaves, garnished with chopped peanuts if desired.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the chiles before mincing.
- You can substitute ground turkey for chicken if preferred.
- Store any leftover chicken mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with extra lime wedges for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 75