Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Servings:

2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 shallots, peeled and finely diced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 pound ground chicken breast
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2-6 bird's eye chili peppers, thinly sliced (2 for mild heat, 4 for medium heat, or 6 for spicy)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 head of butter lettuce

Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and red bell pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken and using the back of a spoon, break up the meat and cook until it is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the chili peppers, green onions, and basil. Stir to combine.
Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice and cook 1 to 2 more minutes. Serve in lettuce cups and enjoy!