Low Sodium Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Satisfy your craving for bold, zesty flavors with these Low Sodium Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps—an irresistible, healthier twist on a classic takeout favorite. Tender ground chicken is sautéed with aromatic garlic, ginger, and fresh veggies like red bell peppers and green onions, then tossed in a savory, homemade low-sodium sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, and rice vinegar. Water chestnuts add a delightful crunch, while a hint of crushed red pepper brings a touch of heat. Nestled in crisp lettuce leaves and finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, these wraps are light, vibrant, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is as quick as it is flavorful—without the extra salt!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 4 Green onions, chopped
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 can (8 oz) Water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 head Lettuce leaves (such as Boston or Bibb lettuce)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Lime wedges
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in chopped green onions and diced red bell pepper, cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet, stirring to combine.
Add the chopped water chestnuts and crushed red pepper flakes, cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
To serve, spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.
Fold lettuce around filling and enjoy as you would a taco.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.2 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2567 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 111.6 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 6437 mg | 137% | |
*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.
