Who could resist the crisp of lettuce wrap filled with tasty Thai chicken? This recipe isn’t really a dieter’s choice but this is really healthy and filling. This recipe is already good for a meal and it is very easy to prepare.
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 chicken breasts, chopped into small cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce (found in the Asian section of the grocery store)
- 1 heaping Tbsp crunchy peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp freshly chopped ginger
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- Crushed red pepper, to taste
- Bib or Romaine Lettuce Leaves
Preparation Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add chicken, garlic, onions, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through. Add the carrots, cabbage, and green onions, cooking an additional 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl combine the sweet chili sauce, ginger, chunky peanut butter, and soy sauce, and crushed red pepper. Stir until smooth. Add to pan along with chopped cilantro. Stir until blended in and heated through. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves.
Serve chicken with lettuce leaves and the dipping sauce. Let your guests make their own wraps. This recipe is certainly a great gluten-free option. You can also whip up this simple recipe if you have leftover chicken in your fridge.
