Description
Chicken lettuce wraps are a delightful dish that combines fresh, crisp lettuce with a savory filling of ground chicken, vegetables, and flavorful sauces, making it a healthy and tasty meal option.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken: 500 grams (about 1 pound)
- Lettuce leaves: 1 head (such as iceberg or butter lettuce)
- Carrots: 1 medium, finely diced
- Bell peppers: 1 medium (red or yellow), finely diced
- Green onions: 2, chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Hoisin sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
- Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by separating and rinsing the lettuce leaves.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil and minced garlic until browned.
- Mix in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add diced carrots and bell peppers, cooking until tender but crisp.
- Assemble the wraps by filling lettuce leaves with the chicken mixture and garnishing with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Choose sturdy lettuce like iceberg or butter lettuce for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Store leftover filling and lettuce separately to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken lettuce wraps, healthy recipe, low carb, gluten free