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Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

Cultural Context

Originating from the street food culture of Thailand, Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups are a fresh and vibrant dish often enjoyed as a light meal or appetizer. Traditionally, they celebrate the balance of flavors and textures, combining savory chicken with crisp lettuce and aromatic herbs. Today, they are popular worldwide, often customized with various fillings and sauces to suit different tastes.

ThaiTHmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 chicken breasts
1/2 c. sweet chili sauce
1/3 c. soy sauce
Juice of 1 lime
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. sriracha
2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 leaves romaine or butterhead lettuce
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, shredded
1 tbsp. Chopped cilantro

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is lower in sodium and provides a similar umami flavor.

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is more economical.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option, while cashews can be less expensive.

1

In a large bowl, combine chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, sriracha, ginger and garlic. Whisk to combine. Add chicken breasts to bowl and toss with marinade.

2

Heat a large grill pan over medium heat. Add chicken breast and cook until golden with grill marks and no pink remaining, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to let rest, then thinly slice.

3

Build your lettuce cups: fill lettuce cups with chicken and garnish with onions, carrots, and cilantro. Serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

large bowlgrill pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishpeanutssoy

Also Known As

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