Sesame Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cups
Light, flavorful, and packed with an irresistible Asian-inspired flair, these Sesame Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cups are a healthy yet satisfying meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Perfectly seasoned ground chicken is infused with the bold flavors of garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and hoisin, complemented by the crunch of water chestnuts and a touch of sweetness from honey. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves, these low-carb, gluten-free wraps are a versatile dish ideal for appetizers, lunch, or dinner. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for added nuttiness, and customize the spice level with crushed red pepper flakes. Quick, fresh, and endlessly customizable, these lettuce cups offer a delicious and refreshing twist on weeknight meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 3 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Water chestnuts, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 12 leaves Butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and honey.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken, stirring well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
Stir in the chopped water chestnuts, green onions, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for 2-3 more minutes to combine flavors.
Remove from heat and let the chicken mixture cool slightly.
Spoon the chicken mixture into the butter lettuce leaves, using about 2-3 tablespoons of filling per cup.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top for garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Sesame Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cups!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.9 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2375 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 104.1 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 4383 mg | 93% | |
*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.
