Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps — Light, Bright & Flavor-Packed

Ingredients

• 1 large head iceberg or butter lettuce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger (you'll need a thick 2-inch piece) (see note)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds ground chicken (not all breast meat)
• 1½ tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• ¼ cup light or dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons lime zest, from 2 limes
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, from 1½ limes
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 large scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
• ¼ cup chopped cashews or peanuts
• Sriracha
• Finely sliced carrots
• Lime wedges
• Cilantro and/or mint sprigs