Description
Delightful low carb thai chicken lettuce wraps offer a zesty protein-packed meal bursting with authentic Thai flavors. Fresh ingredients and quick preparation make this dish a perfect weeknight solution you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (16 oz) ground chicken (or turkey)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup shredded carrots (optional for crunch)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Extra cilantro or green onions for topping
- 3 tbsps soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (adds umami, but optional)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional for extra heat)
- ½ tsp monk fruit sweetener (or honey if not strict keto)
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts or cashews (for garnish)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Flavor Preparation: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature, infusing with garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until the kitchen radiates an aromatic essence.
- Protein Development: Add ground chicken to the skillet, methodically breaking and browning until achieving a golden, crumbly consistency with complete cooking.
- Vegetable Integration: Incorporate bell peppers, green onions, and shredded carrots, sautéing until vegetables soften and harmonize with the chicken’s texture.
- Sauce Composition: Whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, sweetener, and lime juice in a separate bowl, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Flavor Melding: Pour sauce over the chicken-vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete coating, then simmer briefly to intensify flavors and develop depth.
- Herbal Finishing: Remove from heat, fold in fresh cilantro, and gently mix to introduce a vibrant herbal dimension to the dish.
- Wrap Assembly: Spoon the aromatic chicken mixture into crisp lettuce leaves, crafting elegant low-carb parcels with a dynamic flavor composition.
- Textural Enhancement: Sprinkle chopped peanuts or cashews over the wraps, adding a delightful crunch and nutty undertone to the final presentation.
- Final Flourish: Garnish with additional cilantro, green onions, and a zesty lime squeeze to elevate the overall flavor experience, then serve immediately with optional cauliflower rice or Thai cucumber salad.
Notes
- Meat Precision: Ensure ground chicken is fully cooked and crumbled into small, uniform pieces to achieve the perfect texture and prevent clumping.
- Sauce Balance: Adjust sauce ingredients to taste, balancing sweet, sour, and spicy elements for an authentic Thai flavor profile while keeping the low-carb approach.
- Vegetable Timing: Sauté vegetables briefly to maintain their crispness and prevent overcooking, preserving nutritional value and adding textural contrast.
- Wrap Technique: Choose sturdy lettuce leaves like butter or iceberg that can hold the filling without falling apart, creating a neat and enjoyable eating experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg