Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a tasty and nutritious dish that usually consists of crisp lettuce leaves wrapped around ground chicken, fresh herbs, and veggies. To make them at home, follow this easy recipe:

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 25-32 minutes

Components:

Regarding the filling:

One pound of ground chicken

Two tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil

One little onion, chopped finely

Two minced garlic cloves

One red bell pepper, cut finely

One grated or julienned carrot

1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped (optional; adds crunch)

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 chopped green onions, and 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (optional)

Regarding the sauce:

Three tablespoons of gluten-free tamari or soy sauce

One tablespoon of fish sauce

One tablespoon of rice vinegar

One tablespoon of lime juice

One tablespoon of honey or brown sugar

One teaspoon of sesame oil

Half a teaspoon of sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)

To serve:

One iceberg or butter lettuce head, cut into leaves (for wrapping)

Chopped peanuts (for garnish, if desired)

Slices of chile, lime wedges, and more cilantro are optional garnishes.

Directions:

Get the sauce ready:

Rice vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce (if using) should all be combined in a small bowl. Put aside.

Prepare the chicken:

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. After adding the ground chicken, simmer it for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through.