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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and healthy meal combining tender ground chicken, fresh crisp vegetables, and a savory Asian-inspired sauce, all wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a nutritious, flavorful dinner that is low-carb and family-friendly.

Ingredients

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Protein and Veggies

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (optional)

Sauces and Oils

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Wraps

  • 1 head iceberg or butter lettuce, leaves separated and rinsed

Optional Garnishes

  • Chopped peanuts or cashews
  • Sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken Mixture: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, minced garlic, and ginger. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking the chicken apart as it cooks.
  2. Incorporate Veggies and Sauce: Add chopped green onions, diced water chestnuts, and optional carrots and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Let simmer briefly until flavors meld.
  3. Prep the Lettuce Wraps: While the filling simmers, gently separate the lettuce leaves and rinse thoroughly. Pat dry to keep the wraps crisp.
  4. Assemble and Serve: Spoon a generous amount of the warm chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately, letting everyone build their own wraps.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic, ginger, and crisp vegetables for best flavor and texture.
  • Cook chicken just until no longer pink to keep it tender and juicy.
  • Ensure lettuce leaves are thoroughly dried to prevent sogginess.
  • Adjust sauce ingredients to balance sweet, salty, and tangy flavors to your liking.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or mint for added aroma.

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