Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy dish that combines ground chicken, fresh herbs, and flavorful seasonings wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. They make for a light and refreshing appetizer or main course. Here's a simple recipe for making Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Filling:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Assembly:

• Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves (you can also use Romaine)
• Fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped
• Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and the onion turns translucent.
3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until it's no longer pink, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), fish sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to absorb the seasonings.
5. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. If you prefer more heat, add more red pepper flakes.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken mixture cool slightly.
7. To assemble the lettuce wraps, take a lettuce leaf and spoon a portion of the chicken mixture into the center. Top with torn basil leaves, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves.
8. Squeeze a little fresh lime juice over the top for extra flavor.
9. Fold the lettuce leaf over the filling and secure it with a toothpick if necessary.
10. Serve the Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps as an appetizer or main course. You can also serve them with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, lime juice, and a touch of honey if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps! They're perfect for a light and flavorful meal.