Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Larb Gai)
A healthier and lighter version of Thai Basil Chicken, served in crisp lettuce cups. Minced chicken is stir-fried with aromatic Thai basil and spices, creating a flavorful and satisfying snack. Coconut aminos used instead of soy sauce.
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Ingredients
- about 450 g Ground Chicken
- 1/2 cup Red Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
- 1-2 chilies Bird's Eye Chili (minced, adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos
- 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce (Red Boat brand)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Thai Basil Leaves (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Roasted Rice Powder (optional)
- 12 cups Lettuce Cups (for serving)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Heat an approximately 30 cm wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, which is about 190°C.
- 2Add the about 450 g of ground chicken to the hot wok. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3Add the 1/2 cup of diced red onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of minced ginger, and 1-2 minced Bird's Eye Chilies to the wok. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the ingredients are fragrant and the onions begin to soften.
- 4Pour in the 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar. Stir everything together well.
- 5Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly. The chicken should be cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 74°C.
- 6Remove the wok from the heat. Stir in the 1 cup of chopped Thai basil leaves and the 1 tablespoon of roasted rice powder, if you are using it.
- 7Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the 12 cups of lettuce cups. Serve immediately.
Substitutions
Soy Sauce → Coconut Aminos
Substitute 1:1. Adjust to taste.
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