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Flavorful Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps Easy Homemade Recipe with Peanut Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe for Thai basil chicken lettuce wraps served with a creamy homemade peanut sauce. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken (organic, lean preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small red chili, finely chopped
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (natural, unsweetened recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Water to thin peanut sauce as needed (2-3 tablespoons)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • One head of butter or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • Chopped roasted peanuts (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (10 minutes): Mince garlic, chili, and shallot finely. Roughly chop Thai basil leaves. Separate and wash lettuce leaves, drying them thoroughly.
  2. Make the Peanut Sauce (5 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Add water one tablespoon at a time until smooth and pourable. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste. Set aside.
  3. Cook the Chicken Filling (15 minutes): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic, chili, and shallot until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Add ground chicken, breaking it up, and cook until no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Remove from heat and fold in chopped Thai basil leaves to wilt gently.
  4. Assemble the Wraps (5 minutes): Spoon chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf. Drizzle with peanut sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro if using. Roll or fold lettuce around filling and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook the chicken to preserve moisture and basil flavor. Add water slowly to peanut sauce to avoid lumps. Use sturdy lettuce like butter or iceberg to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure fish sauce is gluten-free. Substitute sunflower seed butter for peanut butter for a nut-free version.

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