Gluten Free Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups
These Thai-inspired lettuce cups are bright, bold, and packed with flavor — the kind of meal that feels like a restaurant order but comes together in a single skillet in under 30 minutes. The filling is a savory, glossy mix of ground chicken, shredded carrots, and crunchy water chestnuts, all coated in a punchy sauce built from tamari, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and a hit of chili garlic sauce. Tamari steps in for regular soy sauce here, making it a naturally wheat-free swap that doesn't sacrifice any of that deep, umami-rich depth. Crisp butter lettuce leaves do double duty as both vessel and vegetable, keeping things light while still delivering a satisfying, handheld bite. Finished with fresh cilantro, chopped roasted peanuts, and extra lime wedges, every cup has this perfect balance of savory, tangy, and a little heat. This recipe serves 4, making it an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing starter that disappears fast.
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4 servings
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
For the filling
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, dark green tops reserved for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and roughly chopped
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, lime juice, fish sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce until the honey is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large (12-inch) skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5–6 minutes until cooked through with no pink remaining and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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