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Low Carb Chicken Larb Gai Lettuce Wraps - An easy, healthy twist on a classic Thai salad! They're low carb, paleo friendly and super easy to make! Great for quick weeknight dinners! | #Foodfaithfitness | #glutenfree #lowcarb #paleo #healthy #Thai

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil divided
  • 1/2 pound 93% lean ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup shallots diced (about 2 large shallots)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup cucumber diced (about 1/2 large cucumber)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced (about 1/2 large pepper)
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

For the sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon thai chili, minced (1/2 chili)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • Chopped peanuts for garnish
  • Lettuce of choice

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil in a medium pan on medium heat. Cook the ground chicken until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside for later use.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a small pan over medium-high heat and cook the shallots and garlic until they are soft, about 2-3 minutes.  
  • Combine all the salad ingredients, excluding the fish sauce, in a large bowl.  Add in garlic, shallots, and chicken and stir until well combined.
    Low Carb Chicken Larb Thai Lettuce Wraps - An easy, healthy twist on a classic Thai salad! They're low carb, paleo friendly and super easy to make! Great for quick weeknight dinners! | #Foodfaithfitness | #glutenfree #lowcarb #paleo #healthy #Thai
  • Pour the fish sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture and toss until it is evenly coated. Set aside.
  • Combine all the dipping sauce ingredients and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Fill each lettuce cup with chicken/vegetable mixture and top with chopped nuts and a drizzle of sauce (or you can dip the wrap into the sauce).
    Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps in lettuce cups, garnished with peanuts and fresh lime.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 313kcal (16%) Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) Protein: 23.3g (47%) Fat: 18.6g (29%) Saturated Fat: 4.5g (28%) Sodium: 2837mg (123%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 12.1g (13%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.