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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a light and refreshing dish packed with flavor. Ground chicken is seasoned with savory ingredients and served in crisp lettuce leaves, making them a perfect low-carb option for a healthy meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course appetizer/main dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 chopping board
  • 1 serving plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, diced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 head butter or iceberg lettuce (about 8-10 leaves)
  • Optional toppings: chopped green onions, peanuts, cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced water chestnuts, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  • Carefully separate the lettuce leaves from the head, rinsing them under cold water and patting them dry.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf, topping with optional garnishes such as chopped green onions, peanuts, or cilantro.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your Chicken Lettuce Wraps!

Notes

These wraps can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins as desired.
You can prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days. Just assemble the wraps when ready to serve.
Substitute ground turkey or tofu for a different protein option.