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Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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  • Author: Lissa Thomas
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Cuisine: Continental

Description

Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a light, flavourful, and protein-rich meal made with lean chicken, aromatic basil, and crisp lettuce cups.


Ingredients

  • Chicken breast (minced or finely chopped) – 120 g

  • Thai basil leaves – 8–10 leaves, chopped
    (regular basil can be used if Thai basil isn’t available)

  • Garlic – 1 tsp, finely chopped

  • Ginger – ½ tsp, grated

  • Onion – 1 tbsp, finely chopped (optional)

  • Green chilli – ½ tsp, finely chopped (optional)

  • Soy sauce (low sodium) – 1 tsp

  • Black pepper – ¼ tsp

  • Oil – 1 tsp

  • Lettuce leaves (iceberg / butter lettuce) – 3–4 large cups


Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan on medium flame.

  • Add garlic and ginger; sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

  • Add onion and green chilli (if using) and cook until soft.

  • Add minced chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring well, until fully cooked.

  • Add soy sauce, black pepper, and mix well.

  • Switch off the heat and fold in chopped Thai basil.

  • Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce cups and serve warm.



Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: ~180 kcal
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Protein: 26g