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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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🍗 These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps provide a flavorful, savory garlic sauce experience that’s quick and nutritious.
🥬 Wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, they make a light yet satisfying meal perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 pound ground chicken (or finely diced chicken breasts, ground turkey, or ground beef)

1 tablespoon peanut oil (or olive oil, avocado oil)

½ onion, finely diced

½ tablespoon minced garlic

1 cup red or green pepper, finely diced

8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and finely diced

3 tablespoons peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)

3 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos)

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (gluten-free option available)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 teaspoons honey

½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

¼ cup chopped green onions

¼ cup chopped peanuts

Lettuce leaves such as butterhead, green leaf, or romaine

Instructions

1-First, prepare all ingredients by dicing vegetables and mincing garlic and ginger to ensure smooth cooking. This step sets you up for success and keeps things organized.

2-Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.

3-Next, stir in garlic, ginger, and water chestnuts, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and everything starts to blend.

4-Add soy sauce or alternatives and cook for another 2 minutes, letting the flavors meld together. For a personalized touch, adjust sauces based on your dietary preferences right here.

5-Follow that by washing and separating lettuce leaves, patting them dry to keep them crisp.

6-Then, spoon the cooked filling into the leaves, folding them into wraps for a handheld delight.

7-Finally, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds and serve immediately to enjoy that fresh crunch.

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Notes

🔪 Finely dice vegetables to maximize texture and flavor; use a food processor if preferred.
🍳 Cook filling in a wok, sauté pan, or cast iron skillet for best results.
🥗 Store leftover filling refrigerated for up to 5 days and lettuce separately to avoid sogginess.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option, High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lettuce wrap
  • Calories: 209.1
  • Sugar: 8.6 g
  • Sodium: 675 mg
  • Fat: 9.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.3 g
  • Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 18.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 43.6 mg

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