Yummy Lettuce Chicken Wraps
Experience the perfect balance of flavor and freshness with these Yummy Lettuce Chicken Wraps—a quick and healthy dinner option that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Succulent ground chicken is sautéed with aromatic garlic and ginger, then infused with a savory blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar for an irresistible umami punch. Crunchy water chestnuts and vibrant green onions add texture and brightness, while a drizzle of sesame oil ties it all together. Served in crisp iceberg or buttery lettuce leaves, these wraps make for a low-carb, gluten-free meal that’s as fun to eat as it is delicious. Topped with optional crushed peanuts for extra crunch, these wraps are ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Prepare to fall in love with this delightful fusion of textures and bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 1 head Iceberg or butter lettuce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 3 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 can (8 ounces) Water chestnuts, diced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the lettuce and carefully separate the leaves. Pat them dry and set aside.
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
Add the diced water chestnuts and green onions to the chicken mixture. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
Drizzle the sesame oil over the mixture and give it a final stir. Remove from heat.
Spoon the chicken mixture into the prepared lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Yummy Lettuce Chicken Wraps!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 905 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 897 mg | 19% | |
*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.
