Description
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish combining savory ground chicken with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a zesty Asian-inspired sauce. Wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves, they offer a refreshing low-carb meal perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 12 butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Sauces and Oils
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Spices and Extras
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Finely chop the garlic, ginger, green onions, and water chestnuts. Rinse lettuce leaves under cold water and gently pat dry to keep them crisp.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a drizzle of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until no longer pink and slightly browned.
- Add Aromatics and Sauces: Stir in garlic, ginger, and green onions; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
- Mix in Crunchy Water Chestnuts: Fold in the chopped water chestnuts carefully, preserving their crisp texture and preventing sogginess.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture into the center of each butter lettuce leaf. Wrap like a handheld taco and serve immediately.
Notes
- Drain any excess moisture from the sauce to prevent soggy wraps.
- Use fresh, crisp butter or bibb lettuce for best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Chop ingredients uniformly for an even texture.
- Warm lettuce leaves briefly to make them more pliable and easier to wrap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 wraps)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg