Recipe Description
Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and light alternative to traditional wraps. This dish features tender ground chicken, sautéed with a blend of vegetables and savory seasonings, all served in crispy lettuce leaves. It’s the perfect combination of flavors and textures, offering a refreshing and satisfying meal. Whether for a quick dinner or a party appetizer, these wraps are sure to please.
Serving Details
- Serves: 4
- Course: Appetizer or Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
- 8 large lettuce leaves (romaine or iceberg work best)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2: Add Vegetables
Add the chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and water chestnuts to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Step 3: Add Sauce and Seasonings
Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and chili garlic sauce (if using). Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.
Step 4: Prepare the Lettuce
While the chicken mixture cooks, wash and separate the lettuce leaves. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 5: Assemble the Wraps
To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds (if desired). Serve immediately.
FAQs
- Can I use turkey instead of chicken? Yes, ground turkey is a great substitute for chicken in this recipe.
- Can I make these wraps ahead of time? While the filling can be prepared ahead of time, it’s best to assemble the wraps just before serving to keep the lettuce leaves crisp.
- Is this recipe gluten-free? Yes, this recipe is gluten-free as long as you use gluten-free soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
- Can I add more vegetables? Absolutely! Feel free to add additional veggies such as carrots, mushrooms, or zucchini for more flavor and texture.
- How can I make these wraps spicier? To make the wraps spicier, increase the amount of chili garlic sauce or add red pepper flakes to the filling.
