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Lettuce Wraps with Chicken: A Tasty Low-Carb Delight

Lettuce Wraps with Chicken: A Tasty Low-Carb Delight
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  6. To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and wrap them up like tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

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.

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