Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups
Fast ground chicken lettuce cups with basil, garlic, chili, and a savory sauce.
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Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups is a Thai-Inspired dinner recipe that takes about 20 min, makes 4 servings, has about 320 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonThai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 12 butter lettuce leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- optional sliced chiles or sriracha
How to make Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups
- Separate and rinse lettuce leaves, then pat them dry. Keep them chilled so they stay crisp for serving.
- Whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then add ground chicken and cook 5–6 minutes, breaking it up, until no pink remains.
- Add bell pepper and cook 2 minutes. Pour in the sauce and simmer 1–2 minutes until it coats the chicken.
- Turn off the heat and fold in Thai basil so it wilts from the residual heat without turning black.
- Spoon the filling into lettuce cups and top with chiles or sriracha if desired. Serve immediately.
Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups FAQ
How do I make Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups?
Make Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups?
The main ingredients include ground chicken, butter lettuce leaves, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, grated, soy sauce. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups take?
This recipe takes about 20 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups?
Recipe Genius estimates about 320 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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