Method
These Sweet Chilli Chicken Lettuce Cups are fresh, crunchy, and packed with sweet and savoury flavours. They make a great light lunch, starter, or healthy dinner option.
Step 1: Prepare the lettuce
Separate the lettuce leaves carefully.
Wash and dry the leaves thoroughly.
Set aside on a serving platter.
Step 2: Cook the chicken
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken mince and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Add the vegetables
Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the diced red pepper and grated carrot.
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 4: Make the sauce
Add the sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime zest, and lime juice to the pan.
Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
Cook for a further 2 minutes until everything is glossy and heated through.
Step 5: Finish the filling
Remove the pan from the heat.
Stir through the sliced spring onions and chopped coriander.
Taste and adjust seasoning if required.
Step 6: Assemble the lettuce cups
Spoon the sweet chilli chicken mixture into the prepared lettuce leaves.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
Steamed jasmine rice
Cucumber salad
Pickled vegetables
Extra sweet chilli sauce and lime wedges on the side
For a little extra crunch, top each lettuce cup with finely chopped roasted peanuts or crispy fried onions before serving.
