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Lettuce Wraps
This easy chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe is made with ground chicken (or turkey), fresh chopped vegetables and a delicious Asian stir-fry sauce, served in a cold and crisp lettuce leaf. We enjoy these as an appetizer or main dish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper , finely chopped
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root , minced
- 1 cup water chestnuts , chopped
- 1 head Boston Bib lettuce , or romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Sriracha hot sauce , for topping
For the marinade:
- 1 pound ground chicken , or turkey
- 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Sauce:
- 5 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
For the Marinade:
- Place marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken and stir to combine. Set aside.
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For the sauce:
- Combine all of the sauce ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the chicken mixture and stir fry 2-3 minutes.
- Push the chicken to the side of the pan and add the bell pepper, ginger, green onions, and water chestnuts. Stir fry 1-2 minutes.
- Add the sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring as needed, until thickened.
- Serve in lettuce cups, topped with sriracha hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: The chicken mixture can be prepped a day or two in advance. Reheat and serve in lettuce cups when ready to serve.
- Freezing Instructions: The chicken and vegetable mixture can be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container after the sauce is added. Freeze for up to 2 months. Let thaw completely in the refrigerator before reheating in a wok or skillet. Serve in lettuce cups.
- Variations:
- Recipe adapted from William Sonoma.
- Recipe adapted from William Sonoma.
- William Sonoma
- Protein - The chicken can be substituted for ground turkey or air fryer tofu, if preferred.
- Vegetables - Feel free to throw in some more of your favorite veggies.
Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1073mg
(45%)
Potassium
971mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2341IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1073mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 971mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2341IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.