Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps or Chinese Tacos
Experience the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors with these irresistible Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps, also delightfully known as Chinese Tacos. This light yet satisfying dish features tender ground chicken infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a rich stir-fry sauce made of soy, hoisin, and a hint of rice vinegar. Crunchy diced water chestnuts and vibrant carrots add texture, while a crisp lettuce leaf wraps it all together for a refreshing bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or as a delicious appetizer. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of chili sauce for a customizable finishing touch. These low-carb, flavor-packed wraps are sure to be a hit! Perfect for keywords like "Chinese chicken lettuce wraps," "easy weeknight recipes," and "low-carb Asian tacos."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken
- 8 pieces Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil (e.g., vegetable or sesame oil)
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 cup Water chestnuts, diced
- 2 stalks Green onion, finely chopped
- 1 small Carrot, grated
- 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp Chili sauce (e.g., Sriracha) for serving (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the lettuce leaves by carefully rinsing and separating them. Pat dry and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the ground chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked and no longer pink.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce (if using), and brown sugar. Mix well to create the stir-fry sauce.
Pour the stir-fry sauce over the cooked chicken and mix thoroughly.
Add the diced water chestnuts, grated carrot, and half of the green onions to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the filling to cool slightly.
To assemble, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
Garnish the wraps with the remaining green onions, chopped cilantro (if using), and a drizzle of chili sauce for added heat, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.4 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3586 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.7 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 101.3 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 4691 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.
