Easy Lettuce Wraps
Elevate your weeknight meals with these irresistibly flavorful Easy Lettuce Wraps, a perfect low-carb and gluten-free option that's ready in just 25 minutes! Tender butterhead lettuce leaves serve as the crisp and refreshing base for a savory filling of seasoned ground chicken, infused with fragrant garlic, ginger, and a tantalizing blend of soy and hoisin sauce. Crunchy diced water chestnuts and fresh green onions add texture and brightness, while a drizzle of sesame oil ties it all together. Perfect for a quick dinner or casual appetizer, these wraps are easy to customize with toppings like chopped peanuts or a kick of sriracha. Wholesome, delicious, and packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 3 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 small Diced onion
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 1 4-ounce can Water chestnuts, diced
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 12 leaves Butterhead lettuce (or any sturdy lettuce like romaine or iceberg)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Optional toppings (e.g., chopped peanuts, sriracha)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and grated ginger. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
Add the diced water chestnuts, sliced green onions, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the filling to cool slightly.
Separate the lettuce leaves and rinse them gently under cold water. Pat them dry completely using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, being careful not to overfill.
Top with optional garnishes such as chopped peanuts or a drizzle of sriracha for extra flavor, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your easy lettuce wraps!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.8 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3051 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 108.7 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 4287 mg | 91% | |
*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.
