Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups We Could Eat Everyday
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Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups We Could Eat Everyday

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Why some badges are missing
  • Not vegan: boneless skinless chicken breasts → try chickpeas (or firm tofu)
  • Not vegetarian: boneless skinless chicken breasts → try chickpeas (or Quorn pieces)
  • Not gluten-free: ow-sodium soy sauce → try tamari (a wheat-free soy sauce)
  • Not soy-free: ow-sodium soy sauce → try coconut aminos
  • Not low-FODMAP: ow-sodium soy sauce
  • Not low-histamine: ow-sodium soy sauce → try coconut aminos
  • Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: Juice of 1 lime
  • Not kidney-friendly: boneless skinless chicken breasts

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

About this recipe

A Thai-inspired dish of marinated grilled chicken served in crisp lettuce leaves with fresh vegetables and herbs, offering sweet, tangy and savoury flavours ideal for a light lunch or starter.

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Ingredients

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  • sweet chili sauce

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  • ow-sodium soy sauce

  • Juice of 1 lime

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  • extra-virgin olive oil

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  • Sriracha

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  • freshly grated ginger

  • 2

  • loves garlic — minced

  • 3

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts

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  • eaves romaine or butterhead lettuce — for cups

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  • red onion — thinly sliced

  • 1

  • arrot — shredded

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  • freshly chopped cilantro

Instructions

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    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.

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

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    Build your lettuce cups: Fill lettuce cups with chicken and garnish with onions, carrots, and cilantro before serving.

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