Description
These chicken lettuce wraps are a flavorful and healthy dish made with ground chicken, vegetables, and a savory Asian-inspired sauce, served in crisp lettuce cups. Perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha (optional for heat)
- 1 head of butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce, separated into cups
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in diced bell pepper, water chestnuts, and green onions.
- Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the mixture into individual lettuce cups.
- Top with chopped peanuts, cilantro, or a squeeze of lime if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or tofu for the chicken.
- Adjust the sriracha to your spice preference or omit for a milder flavor.
- Make sure to use sturdy lettuce like Bibb or butter lettuce for easier wrapping.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 2 wraps)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
