Description
Lettuce Wraps with Chicken: A Tasty Low-Carb Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup water chestnuts, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 head of butter or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced water chestnuts, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and wrap them up like tacos.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.
- You can also substitute ground turkey or beef for the chicken if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg