Description
Savor these easy-to-make Chicken Lettuce Wraps, where crunchy lettuce meets savory ground chicken for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 8 large lettuce leaves (iceberg or butter)
- Sriracha sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves; set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add sesame oil.
- Sauté minced garlic and chopped green onions until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and soy sauce; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until combined.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves and drizzle with sriracha if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Consider swapping ground chicken for turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Add chopped nuts or fresh herbs to elevate flavor and texture.
- For added crunch, try using collard greens or cabbage as wraps instead of lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg