4.5 from 81 votes
Lettuce Wraps
These lettuce wraps are made with ground chicken, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. Wrap all of the ingredients up in a crisp lettuce leaf and serve as an appetizer or main dish! A fun and delicious recipe!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 358 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce or Tamari
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For the chicken:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or avocado oil
- 1 lb. ground chicken, can use ground turkey or pork
- 8 oz can water chestnuts, drained and diced
For the lettuce wraps:
- 1 large head Boston or butter lettuce, separated
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews, or peanuts
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin, soy sauce, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, mint, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the water chestnuts and pour in the sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- To assemble the lettuce wraps, spoon the mixture into the center of the lettuce leaves. Top with shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, cilantro, mint, and chopped cashews. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1082mg
(45%)
Potassium
1004mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4405IU
(88%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1082mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1004mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4405IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.