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Why Make This Recipe

Chicken lettuce wraps are a delicious and light meal that is perfect for any time of day. They are easy to make and very satisfying. With fresh ingredients and a burst of flavors, these wraps are a great choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. Plus, they are low in calories and high in protein, making them a great meal option for anyone looking to eat better.

How to Make Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Butter or romaine lettuce leaves for wrapping
• Chopped green onions for garnish
• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon.
4. Stir in the carrot and bell pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. Mix in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
8. Serve the chicken mixture in the lettuce leaves, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

How to Serve Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Serve the chicken lettuce wraps on a platter for everyone to make their own. Provide the lettuce leaves on the side and let each person scoop some of the chicken mixture into a leaf, fold it, and enjoy. This makes for a fun and interactive meal!

How to Store Chicken Lettuce Wraps

If you have leftovers, store the chicken mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the lettuce leaves separate to prevent them from getting soggy. When you’re ready to eat, simply reheat the chicken mixture and serve it with fresh lettuce.

Tips to Make Chicken Lettuce Wraps

• Use fresh, crisp lettuce for the best wrap.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or water chestnuts for extra crunch.
• For a spicier option, add some chopped chilies or chili sauce to the mixture.
• Adjust the sauces to your taste; add more soy sauce for saltiness or hoisin sauce for sweetness.

Variation

You can also make shrimp or tofu lettuce wraps if you prefer a different protein. Simply substitute the ground chicken with shrimp or crumbled tofu and follow the same cooking directions.

FAQs

1. Can I freeze chicken lettuce wraps?
Yes, you can freeze the chicken mixture. Just make sure it’s in an airtight container. When you’re ready to enjoy it, thaw and reheat before serving.

2. What other wraps can I use instead of lettuce?
You can use other greens like collard greens or Swiss chard as alternatives to lettuce.

3. How can I make these wraps vegetarian?
To make vegetarian wraps, substitute the ground chicken with mushrooms, lentils, or tofu. Use the same spices and sauces for flavor.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Delicious and light chicken lettuce wraps, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, low in calories and high in protein.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Healthy

Servings 4 servings

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Butter or romaine lettuce leaves for wrapping
• Chopped green onions for garnish
• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
• Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon.
• Stir in the carrot and bell pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
• Mix in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Serving

• Serve the chicken mixture in the lettuce leaves, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

Use fresh, crisp lettuce for the best wrap. Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or water chestnuts for extra crunch. For a spicier option, add some chopped chilies or chili sauce to the mixture. Adjust the sauces to your taste; add more soy sauce for saltiness or hoisin sauce for sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keyword Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Easy Dinner, Healthy Recipe, Low-Calorie Meal, Protein-Packed