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Warm chicken filling spooned into crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh and light lunch.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Fresh and easy chicken lettuce wraps made with juicy chicken, crisp lettuce, and a savory homemade sauce. Quick, healthy, and perfect for busy weekdays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: All
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or vegetable)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or halal tamari
  • 3 tbsp halal hoisin style sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (optional)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber (optional)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin style sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and whisk again until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
    preparing Cooking Chicken Lettuce Wrap Filling
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken to the skillet and break it up. Let it cook undisturbed for a minute or two to develop flavor, then stir until no longer pink.
  4. Add chopped water chestnuts and green onions. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well. Simmer 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  5. Spoon warm chicken filling into lettuce leaves. Add any optional toppings like shredded carrots, cucumbers, or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.7mg

Notes

Serve warm for best flavor. Butter lettuce is soft and flexible, while romaine adds extra crunch, use what you have! Optional toppings like shredded carrots or sesame seeds add texture and fun. Filling can be made ahead and stored for 4 days.

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