Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Scallions or shredded carrots (for garnish)
- Butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, for 5–7 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Stir in soy sauce and sweet chili sauce. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Add lime juice and cashews if using. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro, scallions, or carrots.
- Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or beef as an alternative protein.
- Chopped water chestnuts or bell peppers add extra crunch.
- Top with sesame seeds or green onions for added texture.
- Make the filling ahead and store for quick assembly later.
- Serve with rice or salad for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
