Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Name: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 24 ounces of ground chicken; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; ½ cup shredded carrots; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a soy-free option); Juice of 2 limes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste; Large iceberg or Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry; Sliced cucumber and red onion for garnish (optional); Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish (optional)

10 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

These low-carb, dairy-free Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are healthy, kid-friendly, and full of Thai flavors. Enjoy the taste of Thailand without the dairy or excess carbs!

Updated at: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:55:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories274.2 kcal (14%)

Total Fat16.9 g (24%)

Carbs6.7 g (3%)

Sugars2.6 g (3%)

Protein25.1 g (50%)

Sodium463.1 mg (23%)

Fiber1.3 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

24 ouncesground chicken

2 tablespoonsolive oil

½ cupshredded carrots

2 tablespoonslow-sodium soy sauce

or coconut aminos for a soy-free option

2juice of limes

2 tablespoonsfresh cilantro

Large, or Romaine, washed and patted dry

cucumber

Sliced

red onion

for garnish, optional

fresh cilantro

Chopped

lime wedges

for garnish, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the Thai Chicken Filling:

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, for about 5-7 minutes or until it's cooked through and no longer pink.

Step 5

Stir in the finely chopped red bell pepper and shredded carrots. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Drizzle the low-sodium soy sauce and lime juice over the chicken mixture. Stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Assemble the Lettuce Wraps:

Step 9

Take a large lettuce leaf, spoon a portion of the Thai chicken filling into the center.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced cucumber, red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.