Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 12 oz lean ground chicken
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil (or regular basil)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest(optional)
• 1 tsp fish sauce(optional)
• 1 tsp brown sugar (or honey)(optional)
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• 4 cups romaine lettuce hearts (or butter lettuce)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 10 minutes): Mince the garlic. Chop the basil leaves (stems can be used if tender). Juice and zest the lime. If using, measure soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar/honey.

2. 2

   Cook (about 12 minutes): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 8–10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add soy sauce, lime juice, and fish sauce (if using). Simmer and stir 1–2 minutes to lightly reduce. Turn off heat and stir in basil until just wilted.

5. 5

   Serve: Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce cups and finish with lime zest if desired.