Description
Delicious and healthy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps packed with flavor, perfect for lunch or as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 1 head of lettuce (butter or iceberg), leaves separated
- Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, ginger, and finely chopped onion, sautéing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart as it cooks, ensuring it browns evenly, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar into the chicken mixture. Mix thoroughly and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the shredded carrots and chopped water chestnuts, stirring for an additional 2-3 minutes until the veggies are slightly tender but still crunchy. Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider spice variations and ensuring fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg