Description

Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy main course featuring ground chicken cooked with aromatic garlic and ginger, tossed in a tangy Thai sweet chili sauce. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves and topped with fresh herbs, chopped peanuts, and a squeeze of lime, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors with a satisfying crunch. Ideal for a light lunch or dinner, these wraps are quick to prepare and gluten-free when using gluten-free soy sauce.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

To Serve

1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
Chopped peanuts (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)

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Instructions

Heat aromatics: In a large skillet, warm 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, releasing their aroma but not burning.
Cook chicken: Add 1 pound of ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
Add carrots: Stir in 1/2 cup shredded carrots and cook for an additional 2 minutes to soften slightly and blend flavors.
Mix sauces and seasonings: Pour in 1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if using. Stir thoroughly to coat the chicken mixture, then reduce heat slightly and let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Finish with fresh herbs: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped green onions and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro evenly through the mixture for fresh herbal brightness.
Assemble wraps: Spoon the warm chicken mixture into individual butter lettuce or romaine leaves, creating neat, handheld wraps.
Garnish and serve: Top each wrap with chopped peanuts and a fresh squeeze of lime juice, if desired, to add texture and a citrusy zing. Serve immediately for best freshness and crunch.

Notes

For a lower-sugar option, substitute the sweet chili sauce with a homemade or reduced-sugar variety.
Add additional crunch and flavor by mixing in water chestnuts or chopped red bell peppers with the shredded carrots.