Easy Light Chicken Lettuce Wraps That Feel Like a Fresh Escape

These Light Chicken Lettuce Wraps are fresh, healthy, and flavorful, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 wraps

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling

1 pound ground chicken Choose lean for a healthy base
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger fresh, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 scallions green onions thinly sliced
1 cup water chestnuts chopped

For the Lettuce Wraps

8 leaves butter lettuce for wrapping
1/2 cup fresh cilantro optional
1 cup shredded carrots

For Serving & Garnish

1/4 cup chopped peanuts toasted
2 pieces lime cut into wedges
to taste Sriracha or chili sauce

Equipment

nonstick skillet

Method

For the Chicken Filling

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Crumble in ground chicken, stirring and cooking until no pink remains, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Pour in soy sauce and hoisin, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
Stir in chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions, folding gently.

For Assembly

Arrange butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter and wash them dry.
Scoop chicken mixture into each lettuce cup, adding shredded carrots, peanuts, cilantro, lime, and sriracha.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Assemble wraps just before serving for maximum freshness. Prepare toppings to enhance flavor.

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