Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Savor the irresistible flavors of Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps, a light yet satisfying dish packed with bold, savory goodness and fresh textures. This recipe combines tender ground chicken with a medley of crisp water chestnuts, vibrant carrots, and aromatic garlic and ginger, all coated in a flavorful hoisin-soy sauce blend with a hint of sesame. Wrapped in cool, crisp lettuce leaves, these wraps offer the perfect balance of crunch and umami-packed filling, creating a low-carb, high-protein meal or appetizer. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or party platters. Customizable with crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, these wraps deliver restaurant-quality taste right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 8 leaves Iceberg or butter lettuce
- 3 tablespoons Hoison sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely sliced
- 1 can (8 oz) Water chestnuts, chopped
- 1 medium Carrots, finely chopped or grated
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the lettuce leaves by separating them carefully and rinsing under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the sauce. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil and swirl to coat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
Add the chopped water chestnuts, grated carrots, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. If you like some heat, add the crushed red pepper flakes at this step.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves, making sure not to overfill them. Wrap the lettuce around the filling like a taco and enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.8 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2269 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.3 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 99.9 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 4689 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
