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Healthy and tasty Chicken Lettuce Wraps served on a plate
Serine Milo

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings, featuring a savory chicken filling wrapped in crisp lettuce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey for a leaner option)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (olive oil works too)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger, grated
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped adds a delightful crunch
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped save some for garnish
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar for a tangy kick
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 1 head butter or iceberg lettuce for the crunching wrap
  • Optional: chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, or lime wedges for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Filling
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, allowing their fragrant aroma to permeate the kitchen for about a minute, being careful not to let them burn.
  3. Toss in the ground chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula.
  4. Mix in the chopped water chestnuts, bell pepper, and green onions, and let cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the bell peppers soften.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, stir to combine, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and prepare to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a fun dining experience, allow everyone to build their own wraps. Consider adding red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat. For a vegetarian option, swap the chicken for sautéed mushrooms or crumbled tofu. Pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can also save time.

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