Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken filling:

1 tbsp avocado oil or sesame oil
1½ lbs ground chicken or turkey (you love high-protein!)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped (for crunch—you love texture!)
½ cup green onions, sliced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Sugar-free Thai sauce:

3 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium!)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sugar-free honey (monk fruit blend—you love blood sugar friendly!)
1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (you love spicy!)
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)

For serving:

16–20 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine cups (you love fresh produce!)
Toppings:
→ Extra cilantro
→ Sliced green onions
→ Crushed peanuts or cashews (you love nuts!)
→ Lime wedges (you love citrus!)

Instructions

1. Make sauce:

Whisk coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sugar-free honey, sriracha, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

2. Cook filling:

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add ground chicken; cook 5–6 minutes until browned, breaking into crumbles.
Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds more.
Add water chestnuts and green onions; cook 2 minutes.
Pour in sauce; simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.

3. Serve:

Spoon filling into lettuce cups. Top with crushed nuts, extra herbs, and lime wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use butter lettuce—soft, pliable, and slightly sweet (romaine works for crunch).
✅ Don’t overcook chicken—keeps it tender and juicy.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Coconut aminos = 65% less sodium than soy sauce
→ Boost umami with extra ginger and garlic
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free honey = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 5g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <7g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra sesame oil drizzle
✅ Make ahead:
→ Filling keeps 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen
→ Prep lettuce cups just before serving

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 4 days | Freezer: 3 months
→ Serving ideas:
→ As an appetizer or light lunch
→ With cauliflower rice for a heartier bowl
→ For meal prep—store filling separately from lettuce

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving):