Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a tasty and healthy meal option that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. With flavorful ground chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and a delicious sauce, these wraps are a great way to enjoy a fresh and satisfying dish.

Why Make This Recipe

Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a versatile and customizable meal that is quick and easy to prepare. They are a great option for a low-carb or gluten-free diet, and the combination of protein from the chicken and veggies wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves makes for a nutritious and delicious dish.

How to Make Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1/8 cup chicken broth


• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce


• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce


• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar


• 1 tablespoon honey


• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce


• 1 teaspoon sesame oil


• 1/2 teaspoon chili sauce sriracha


• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder


• 1 pound ground chicken


• 1/4 cup yellow or white onion (minced)


• 1 tablespoon avocado oil


• 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts


• 1/2 cup red bell pepper


• 1/2 cup green bell pepper


• 2 garlic cloves minced


• 2 teaspoons ginger (grated)


• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce


• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce


• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar


• 1 tablespoon honey


• 1 teaspoon sesame oil


• 1 teaspoon peanut butter


• 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce


• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper


• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes


• 1 head Boston lettuce or iceberg lettuce


• 3 tablespoons green onions (chopped)

Directions:

1. Mix the dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl and chill in the fridge.


2. Cook chicken, onion, and oil in a skillet until chicken is cooked through.


3. Add water chestnuts, peppers, garlic, and ginger; stir until peppers are soft.


4. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, peanut butter, oyster sauce, white pepper, and red pepper flakes.


5. Remove from heat.


6. Serve chicken mixture in lettuce wraps, doubling up the lettuce for thickness.


7. Top with green onions and serve with the spicy dipping sauce.

How to Serve Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Serve the Chicken Lettuce Wraps fresh and enjoy the tasty combination of flavors and textures. Customize with additional toppings like chopped peanuts or cilantro for extra crunch and freshness.

How to Store Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Store any leftover Chicken Lettuce Wraps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave before serving.

Tips to Make Chicken Lettuce Wraps

• Make sure to use fresh and crisp lettuce leaves for the best wraps.


• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less chili sauce or red pepper flakes.


• Customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or protein options.

Variation

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground chicken with crumbled tofu or cooked lentils. Add extra veggies like mushrooms, carrots, or bamboo shoots for a flavorful twist.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Author: Maria Courses: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time

Servings: 4 Calories: 250

Description

Savor the combination of seasoned ground chicken and crunchy vegetables wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves with these delicious Chicken Lettuce Wraps. These wraps make for a light and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dipping Sauce

• ¹⁄₈ cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon chili sauce sriracha
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder

Chicken Filling

• 1 pound ground chicken
• ¹⁄₄ cup yellow or white onion (minced)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup diced water chestnuts
• ¹⁄₂ cup red bell pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons ginger (grated)
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon oyster sauce
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon white pepper
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Wraps

• 1 head Boston lettuce or iceberg lettuce
• 3 tablespoons green onions (chopped)

Directions

How to Make Chicken Lettuce Wraps

1. Mix the dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl and chill in the fridge.
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2. Cook ground chicken, onion, and oil in a skillet until chicken is cooked through.
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3. Add water chestnuts, peppers, garlic, and ginger; stir until peppers are soft.
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4. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, peanut butter, oyster sauce, white pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.
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5. Serve chicken mixture in lettuce wraps, doubling up the lettuce for thickness. Top with green onions and serve with the spicy dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Cholesterol 60mg20%

Sodium 540mg23%

Potassium 400mg12%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%

Sugars 10g

Protein 20g40%

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Vitamin A 60 IU

Vitamin C 80 mg

Calcium 6 mg

Iron 15 mg

Vitamin E 2 IU

Vitamin K 10 mcg

Thiamin 8 mg

Riboflavin 10 mg

Niacin 15 mg

Vitamin B6 15 mg

Folate 20 mcg

Vitamin B12 25 mcg

Biotin 2 mcg

Pantothenic Acid 4 mg

Phosphorus 20 mg

Magnesium 6 mg

Zinc 10 mg

Selenium 15 mcg

Copper 2 mg

Manganese 4 mg

Chloride 8 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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