Thai Minced Chicken in Lettuce Leaves

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 12
Thai Minced Chicken in Lettuce Leaves - An Exotic Thai Delight
in Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 stalks lemongrass , white part only chopped fine
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
30 small butter lettuce leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
5
Calories
178
Sugar
5g
Fat
6g
This Thai Minced Chicken in Lettuce Leaves recipe is an exciting and exquisite appetizer that will allow you to explore new flavors and cooking techniques. It’s a perfect dish for anyone who wants to have a low-carb meal without sacrificing taste. The recipe combines the succulent taste of minced chicken with the crispness of fresh lettuce leaves and the unique aroma of lemongrass and ginger. The dish is not only healthy and nutritious, but it’s also a fun way to enjoy Thai-style flavors.

Instructions

1.Cut chicken into small pieces and chop the lemongrass and ginger. Mix together garlic, cilantro, and black pepper. Stir-fry chicken and olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, or until fully cooked.
2.Add garlic, cilantro, and black pepper mixture and stir-fry for another minute.
3.Add soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
4.Remove from heat and stir in lemongrass and ginger. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.
5.Serve the chicken on a lettuce leaf, top with the onion, and wrap the lettuce leaf around the chicken like a taco. Enjoy!

PROS

This low-carb dish is packed with protein and flavor.

The Thai-inspired spices make every bite taste like an exotic vacation.

CONS

The dish can be a little messy to eat, as the lettuce leaves can tear or spill the filling.

The fish sauce may not be a common ingredient in everyone’s pantry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein, helping you to stay fuller for longer periods of time.
Lettuce is rich in fiber and vitamin A, promoting healthy skin and digestion.
Ginger can help relieve nausea and inflammation and boost the immune system.

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