Asian Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Chinese
Asian Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Description
This recipe starts by browning ground chicken with diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil, developing a savory base. The addition of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and Sriracha incorporates sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy elements, creating a well-rounded Asian-inspired sauce. Diced water chestnuts provide a satisfying crunch against the tender chicken.
The cooked filling is spooned into butter lettuce leaves, which serve as fresh, crisp cups that add a light, refreshing contrast to the flavorful meat. Chopped green onions sprinkled on top give an herbal brightness and mild sharpness that complements the richness of the sauce.
These wraps work well as a light main dish or appetizer. The combination of textures and balanced flavors make them appealing for those seeking a handheld, flavorful, and fresh-tasting dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 water chestnuts drained and diced, canned
- 1 butter lettuce head
- 3 green onions chopped
Instructions
- In a medium skillet brown the ground chicken with the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Once browned add in the rest of the ingredients except the lettuce and the green onions.
- Turn the stove to low and stir for 5-10 minutes or until all the flavor as combine.
- Spoon onto the butter lettuce leaves.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 961mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 960IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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