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Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe Chicken lettuce wraps filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, cashews, and flavorful sauce, topped with fresh cilantro. The wraps are neatly arranged in vibrant green lettuce leaves on a wooden platter.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These flavorful Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with fresh ginger, garlic, and lemongrass for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: asian chicken wraps, chicken lettuce wraps, healthy appetizer, quick dinner
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 227kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or any mild cooking oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
  • 1 medium shallot finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 2 large stalks lemongrass tender pale inner core only, minced
  • ½ cup chopped cashews or peanuts
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • butter lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions

  • Heat the sesame oil in a large wok (or non-stick skillet) over medium heat.
  • Add the diced shallot and minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
    Sliced mushrooms being sautéed in a skillet, with a wooden spoon stirring them as they release moisture and cook down.
  • Add the ground chicken (or turkey) to the pan. Cook, crumbling the meat as it browns.
  • Stir in the sliced green onions, minced lemongrass, chopped cashews, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Toss well to coat the chicken mixture.
    A pan filled with cooked ground meat, vegetables, and green onions, ready to be used for chicken lettuce wraps.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
    A close-up of a skillet with ground meat, diced vegetables, and seasonings cooking together, creating a savory mixture for the chicken lettuce wraps.
  • Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

A flavorful and healthy option for a quick weeknight dinner or party appetizer. Serve these wraps fresh to enjoy the crunch of the lettuce and the savory filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 227kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 11g (4%) | Protein: 16g (32%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 65mg (22%) | Sodium: 539mg (23%) | Potassium: 533mg (15%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 61IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 21mg (2%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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