Appetizers

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

SunkissedKitchen
September 25, 2018
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These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the answer to your take-out cravings. So. much. flavor. The chicken is loaded with ginger, and the creamy almond butter sauce tops it all off. And so healthy, too! Low carb, Paleo, and Whole30 compliant.

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Lettuce Wraps::
1 head Romain Lettuce
1 cup red cabbage ( shredded )
1 mango ( sliced )
1/2 cup cashews ( roasted )
cilantro and thai basil ( to garnish )
red chillis ( optional )
Spicy Ginger Chicken::
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup fresh ginger ( grated )
1/4 cup Thai shallots ( minced )
2 tablespoons coconut aminos ( can sub Tamari or soy sauce )
1/2 tablespoon chilli sauce ( or more, to taste )
1/4 teaspoon sea salt ( or more, to taste )
Thai Almond Sauce::
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup coconut milk ( full fat, from the can )
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar ( sub white wine vinegar for Whole30 or Paleo )
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut aminos
1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice ( half a large lime )
1/2 teaspoon chilli sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
pinch of salt ( to taste )
  1. Prepare the chicken by heating sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and adding ginger and shallots. Cook for 7-10 minutes, until very soft and fragrant.
  2. Add ground chicken, and...
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Nutritions

Calories
595

Sodium
304mg
12% DV

Fat
36g
55% DV

Protein
31g
62% DV

Carbs
30g
10% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV

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