30-Minute Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect entree for people who are following a low-carb diet. The sauce is to die for and comes together quickly using store-bought ingredients like hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, and sesame seed oil.

Quick & Easy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

What Other Vegetables Can I Add To Chicken Lettuce Wraps?

If you want to add more veggies to your chicken lettuce wraps, you could add thinly sliced red bell pepper, finely chopped carrots, and bamboo shoots.

Can I Make Asian Lettuce Wraps In Advance?

You can prepare the ground chicken filling in advance, store it in an airtight container, and refrigerate it until you are ready to make your wraps. Reheat and serve over lettuce leaves when ready to eat.

Quick & Easy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Can I Use Ground Ginger If I Don’t Have Fresh Ginger?

Yes, you can. Fresh ginger is recommended, but if you only have ground ginger, use 1 tsp instead of 1 tbsp.

Cook’s Tip

  1. Use about 2-3 tbsp of filling per lettuce leaf so it is easy to wrap and eat.
  2. Chop the onion finely so you don’t bite into a large chunk of onion.
  3. Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper after it has simmered for 1-2 minutes. Soy sauce is already salty and the mixture may become saltier as it dries out a little.

Quick & Easy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Quick & Easy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Quick & Easy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Quick & Easy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

30-Minute Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

The amazing sauce for these Asian chicken wraps is made with easy-to-find store-bought ingredients.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 SERVINGS
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Kathy

Ingredients

Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free option)
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp sriracha (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp sesame seed oil

Filling:

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • ¼ tsp salt (if needed)
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 whole head Butter, Bibb, or Boston lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and thoroughly dried

Instructions

  • Make the sauce by combining the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, and sesame seed oil in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Saute the onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Mix in the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spatula or spoon, until no pink is left.
  • Pour in the sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Turn off the heat and add the water chestnuts and green onions. Season with salt and pepper if needed (remember soy sauce is already salty so taste it before adding any more salt), and serve over the lettuce leaves and with a side of steamed edamame or freshly cooked white rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 748mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 9mg
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