Zheng Lettuce Wraps
Light, savory, and bursting with bold Asian-inspired flavors, these Zheng Lettuce Wraps are the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying. Made with tender butterhead or crisp iceberg lettuce, they offer a low-carb alternative to traditional wraps. Inside, you'll find a flavorful filling of ground chicken sautéed with grated carrot, crunchy water chestnuts, and aromatic garlic and ginger, all tossed in a rich soy-hoisin sauce blend with a hint of sesame oil for added depth. A touch of heat from optional red chili flakes and a garnish of crushed peanuts and fresh green onions add layers of texture and a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these wraps are an excellent choice for easy weeknight dinners or impressive party appetizers. Serve them family-style and let everyone enjoy wrapping their own delicious handheld bites!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head butterhead lettuce (or iceberg lettuce)
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 cup water chestnuts (diced)
- 3 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup crushed peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
Carefully remove full lettuce leaves from the head, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry. Set aside on a serving platter.
Peel the carrot and grate it into fine shreds. Dice the water chestnuts into small pieces. Chop the green onions finely and set everything aside separately.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Set the sauce mixture aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and let it warm up for 30 seconds.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 5-6 minutes until no pink remains and the chicken is fully browned.
Stir in the grated carrot, diced water chestnuts, and half of the chopped green onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and gently toss everything together until fully combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the flavors meld, adding the optional red chili flakes if desired for a spicy kick.
Transfer the cooked filling into a serving bowl. To assemble, spoon a portion of the filling into the center of a prepared lettuce leaf, then garnish with crushed peanuts and the remaining green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy wrapping and eating the lettuce wraps with your hands!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.8 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 2714 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.1 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 127.3 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 432 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 6372 mg | 136% | |
*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.
