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    Apr 3, 2018 · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 by Chelsea Joy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Garlic Sauce

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    I've discovered that lettuce wraps (particularly these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps) are little bundles of savory, sour goodness.

    Marinated meat, crunchy fresh veggies, and an umami-packed sauce wrapped up in lettuce leaves. Nothing more needed for a quick Whole30 lunch!

    Paleo Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Lettuce wraps are not my initial go-to for food.

    I'll admit, I kind of see them as a lame taco.

    Tacos are awesome. Endlessly customizeable, with allllll the best toppings (I mean, do you realize how many different kinds of salsas there are? And don't even get me started on pickled radishes.), tacos are on my top 5 favorite meals list.

    Take away the tortillas and replace it with a flimsy leaf of butter lettuce, and my heart immediately sinks.

    But there are just some fillings that don't belong in a tortilla. And marinated ground chicken is one of 'em. Somehow, it just would not be right to put this in a tortilla. Lettuce wrap it is!

    I truly like proving myself wrong, too. Because I actually found that I enjoyed the hell out of these lettuce wraps. It was hard not to go through the entire freaking bunch—and you can see how many are littering this cutting board!

    Whole30 Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    So now, instead of seeing lettuce wraps as sad tacos, I view these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps as a more fun salad.

    Seriously, hear me out. You're eating leaves of lettuce, using them as a vehicle for what would otherwise top a salad. Right? You're just eating the salad one lettuce leaf at a time instead of diving in with a fork.

    Okay, okay, that's probably a stretch.

    But I'm going to go with it anyway. After all, "you do you," as they say!

    Whole30 Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    For these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, I opted to give the liquid ingredients a dual purpose. Instead of using all of it for the marinade, I reserved half and reduced it slightly to become a ginger-garlic sauce.

    Then, when assembling the lettuce wraps, just spoon some sauce on there to top it off. Instant pop of Thai flavor in each bite!

    Of course, as I'm fond of saying for anything taco-like, you can customize toppings to really play around with things if you'd like. I used ribboned carrots, toasted cashews, and green onions here, but I've also used matchsticked cucumber and radishes (raw and pickled).

    Whatever you want to use to make these chicken lettuce wraps more colorful, more crunchy, and more awesome for you!

    Oh, but please don't skip the toasted cashews. They're a must. Gosh, toasted nuts just add a smokiness that can't be beat.

    Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Garlic Sauce

    Whole30 Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

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    Whole30 Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Garlic Sauce

    • Author: Chelsea @ DoYouEvenPaleo.net
    • Prep Time: 35 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 1 dozen lettuce wraps 1x
    • Category: Entree
    • Method: browned
    • Cuisine: Thai
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    Ingredients

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    • ¼ cup coconut aminos
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • Juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup juice)
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
    • 4 green onions, beards trimmed and sliced thin
    • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
    • 1 tablespoon chili paste or sriracha
    • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 12 leaves of Boston or butter lettuce
    • ½ cup toasted cashews
    • Garnishes: sliced green onions, matchstick carrots, matchstick cucumbers, matchstick radishes

    Instructions

    1. Combine all coconut aminos, rice vinegar, limes, minced garlic, green onions, minced ginger, and chili paste in a medium bowl, whisking to combine.
    2. Put the ground chicken in a shallow bowl or container and pour in half of the sauce. Mix the sauce into the ground meat - it should more or less soak up the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    3. Meanwhile, prepare any desired garnishes.
    4. Add the remaining sauce to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly, then remove from heat. It should thicken up some—just enough so that it’s not too watery. You can boil it a little longer to thicken it up more, but be watchful—it will reduce very quickly!
    5. Once the chicken has marinated, remove from the refrigerator. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-8 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
    6. To assemble the lettuce wraps, lay out the Boston or butter lettuce leaves. Spoon some of the chicken into each leaf. Garnish with veggies. Spoon a bit of the sauce into each leaf. Eat ‘em taco-style!

    Notes

    To toast cashews, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread cashews out on a baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes. Let cool before using.

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    1. Courtney says

      April 16, 2018 at 7:23 am

      Okay...THESE ARE DELICIOUS!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!

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      • Chelsea says

        April 17, 2018 at 11:28 am

        Thanks, Courtney!

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    2. Tina says

      November 27, 2019 at 11:13 am

      We made these last night for dinner. They are so yummy! Next time we will make extra sauce for next day leftovers. Thanks for an easy and delicious recipe.

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      • Chelsea says

        December 17, 2019 at 8:44 pm

        Glad you enjoyed them, Tina! I usually find that extra sauce is always a good idea. 😉

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