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Ground-Chicken-Lettuce-Wraps-Recipe

Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Made with savory ground chicken, fresh veggies, and a delicious sauce, they make a quick and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy!


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lb ground chicken
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 (8-oz) can water chestnuts drained and diced
  • butter lettuce for serving
  • for toppings: sliced green onions, crushed peanuts, avocado, and/or fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter or cashew butter
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ginger and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. Add the diced onion, shredded carrots, and water chestnuts, cooking until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Pour in the coconut aminos, hoisin sauce, honey, peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, water, and cornstarch.
  6. Mix well and cook for another few minutes until heated through and combined.
  7. Serve the mixture in butter lettuce leaves and top with green onions, crushed peanuts, avocado, and cilantro.

Notes

You can use ground turkey as a substitute for chicken.
Adjust the toppings according to your preference for added crunch.
These wraps are perfect for meal prep—store filling separately from lettuce.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg