Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- 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
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Chicken breast (minced or finely chopped) – 120 g
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Thai basil leaves – 8–10 leaves, chopped
(regular basil can be used if Thai basil isn’t available) -
Garlic – 1 tsp, finely chopped
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Ginger – ½ tsp, grated
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Onion – 1 tbsp, finely chopped (optional)
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Green chilli – ½ tsp, finely chopped (optional)
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Soy sauce (low sodium) – 1 tsp
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Black pepper – ¼ tsp
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Oil – 1 tsp
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Lettuce leaves (iceberg / butter lettuce) – 3–4 large cups
Instructions
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Heat oil in a pan on medium flame.
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Add garlic and ginger; sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
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Add onion and green chilli (if using) and cook until soft.
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Add minced chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring well, until fully cooked.
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Add soy sauce, black pepper, and mix well.
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Switch off the heat and fold in chopped Thai basil.
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Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce cups and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 26g
