Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Larb Gai)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Chicken
• 2 tbsp Rice
• 1/4 cup Red Onion
• 2 tbsp Green Onions
• 1/4 cup Fresh Mint
• 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 1/4 cup Thai Basil
• 3 tbsp Lime Juice
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Fish Sauce Alternative
• 1/4 tsp Chili Flakes
• 1 head Lettuce Cups

Instructions

1. 1Toast the rice: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the rice until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool and grind into a coarse powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
2. 2Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
3. 3Add aromatics: Stir in the diced red onion and cook for another minute until softened.
4. 4Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce alternative and chili flakes (if using).
5. 5Combine: Add the toasted rice powder, green onions, mint, cilantro, and Thai basil to the skillet with the chicken. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss to combine.
6. 6Serve: Spoon the larb gai into lettuce cups and serve immediately.

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