Skinny Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Print version)

Lean chicken blended with crunchy veggies and a savory hoisin sauce wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 1 pound lean ground chicken
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
06 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
07 - 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Sauce

09 - 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, optional

→ Assembly

14 - 1 head butter or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and dried
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, optional for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Stir in diced bell pepper, shredded carrots, and chopped water chestnuts. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and sriracha if using.
05 - Pour sauce over chicken mixture, stir well, and cook for 2 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.
07 - Spoon chicken filling into lettuce leaves. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately with extra hoisin sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights
  • Packed with protein while staying low in carbohydrates
  • The perfect balance of crunchy vegetables and tender chicken
  • Customizable heat level to suit any preference
  • Dairy-free and easily adaptable for other dietary needs
02 -
  • For meal prep, make the filling ahead of time and reheat just before serving
  • Double the sauce recipe if you prefer more sauce for drizzling
  • Try using different lettuces like romaine or iceberg for varied textures
  • Finely dice all vegetables to similar sizes for even cooking
  • For extra protein, add 1/4 cup of chopped cashews or peanuts to the filling
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