Quick Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps: 30 Minute Joy
Enjoy these vibrant Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a satisfying lunch. They’re packed with fresh ingredients and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 large lettuce leaves (such as butter or iceberg)
- Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, cilantro, sriracha
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
- Add water chestnuts, green onions, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with crumbled firm tofu or finely chopped mushrooms.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time and assemble when ready to eat for an even quicker lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg