Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups

Make Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups at home with measured ingredients, step-by-step directions and a practical Thedietco tip. Makes 2 servings; estimated time 20 min.

This is a modern adaptation inspired by Thailand-inspired. Ingredient quantities are for the full recipe; divide by the stated yield.

Serves / makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 250 g lean ground chicken
• 1 bell pepper (120 g)
• 1 small carrot (70 g)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp neutral oil
• 1 handful fresh basil
• 6 large lettuce leaves

How to make it

1. Heat oil and cook chicken until no pink remains.
2. Add finely diced pepper, carrot and garlic.
3. Stir in soy sauce and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Fold in basil and spoon into washed lettuce leaves.

Serving inspiration; ingredients and presentation may differ. Photo: File:Phat kaphrao in Hofu, Yamaguchi 02.jpg by ノボホショコロトソ · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.