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Spicy Thai Chili Meatball Lettuce Wraps

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: 🌍 Global Flavors & Street Food
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Thai

Description

These Spicy Thai Chili Meatball Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional meatball recipes. Packed with spices and served in fresh lettuce, they make for a perfect appetizer or light meal.


Ingredients

– 1 pound ground chicken

– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

– 1/4 cup chopped green onions

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

– 1 tablespoon soy sauce

– 1 tablespoon fish sauce

– 1 tablespoon chili paste

– 1 teaspoon sesame oil

– 1 teaspoon lime juice

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 1 head of iceberg lettuce, leaves separated

– Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving


Instructions

1.

2. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

3. 2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

4. 3. Mix until well combined and form into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).

5. 4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.

7. 6. To serve, place meatballs in lettuce leaves, top with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.


Notes

 

– For extra spice, increase the amount of chili paste.

– You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or pork if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: meatballs, lettuce wraps, Thai, spicy, healthy