Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of these Chicken Lettuce Wraps, featuring juicy ground chicken and crunchy veggies wrapped in crisp lettuce. Perfect for a light meal or appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup water chestnuts, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust for spice)
- 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground chicken until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and chopped green onions; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in diced water chestnuts, soy sauce, and sesame oil; mix well and heat through for another 3-4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar and Sriracha sauce.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf and drizzle with sauce before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with chopped peanuts or cilantro.
- Swap ground chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Store leftover filling in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg