Spicy, sweet, and filling, healthy Thai chicken with fresh basil and jalapeno is loaded into a hearty lettuce wrap to keep carbs low.
Thai food is new to me. I don’t have much experience with it, but what I have had, I love. Especially Thai Basil Chicken; a small bit of heat, some sweetness, and chicken. I mean, what isn’t to love, right?
Plus, I just love any excuse to make lettuce wraps. Keep this low carb as is, or toss in your favorite grain (white rice, brown rice, quinoa, etc) if you like. Sometimes, I’ll omit the lettuce and add the chicken mix to a bit of brown rice – but not today….because that would be cheating 😉
Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
spicy, sweet, and filling, healthy Thai chicken with fresh basil and jalapeno is loaded into a hearty lettuce wrap to keep carbs low.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, diced
- 2 teaspoons coconut aminos - or soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey - optional
- handful of fresh thai basil - or regular basil
- 8 lettuce leaves of choice - bibb, butter, iceberg, etc
Instructions
- To a skillet, on medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes. Add grown chicken, jalapeno, coconut aminos, and honey – if using. Mix well.
- Cook chicken mixture no longer pink, breaking up using a spatula, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add in a handful of fresh basil leaves, and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Spoon mixture into lettuce cups when ready to eat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g
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Yes! Another low carb type recipe that I can serve my dad!! He’s going to love me and so will we!
I LOVE lettuce wraps and these look divine! I’m a spicy girl so I like that you added some heat with the jalapeño. Can’t wait to give these a try!
I love the Thai twist! You’ve given me a huge lettuce wrap craving!!!
These look like they would make the perfect summer lunch! Can’t wait to try them out!
These look so amazing-I love anything Thai.
I Love!!! Thai food–this looks like a great recipe-fresh and tasty!
Thanks!
A nice switch from bread sandwiches!
We love lettuce wraps and I’m always trying to find new variations! Love that this one has jalapenos in it
Can’t wait to try this… looks amazing! Thanks for sharing 🙂
WE love going out for Thai food, but I have never tried making it! This looks yummy and easy. Pinning for later – Thanks!
What’s so great about these is that they are so versatile. They would be great with beef or pork.
I have made them with beef before, but I never thought about pork – yum!
OMG! I can’t wait to try these. I just made my first lettuce wrap this weekend can you believe it! Totally making these.
I love how easy lettuce wraps are! All the same flavors, just a tadddd lighter 🙂
Mmm, these look so light and tasty.
Thanks, Eileen!
Girl, these look stunning! I am trying to eat less bread (it is so dang hard) and these are perfect for me.
Bread is love, lol. But I am with ya! I try to find as many ways as possible to get the same flavors without the bread!