Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables
   Wash and separate the lettuce leaves, taking care to keep them intact. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to dry. Prepare all other vegetables: mince the garlic, chop the chilies, dice the onion, and shred the carrots.
2. Make the sauce
   In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. This creates the savory-sweet sauce that will flavor the chicken mixture.
3. Cook the chicken
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped chilies, and diced red onion. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add flavoring and basil
   Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce reduce slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped Thai basil leaves, allowing them to wilt from the residual heat.
5. Assemble the wraps
   To serve, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the basil chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Top with shredded carrots and chopped peanuts for added crunch and flavor.
6. Serve
   Arrange the filled lettuce cups on a serving platter. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, allowing guests to squeeze fresh lime juice over their wraps before eating for a bright, citrusy finish.