Chicken in Lettuce Leaves
Transform your mealtime routine with this vibrant and healthy recipe for Chicken in Lettuce Leaves—a perfect medley of bold flavors, crisp textures, and easy preparation. This quick 30-minute dish combines tender ground chicken infused with garlic, fresh ginger, and a savory sauce made from soy and hoisin, balanced by tangy rice vinegar and nutty sesame oil. Crispy water chestnuts, shredded carrots, and the crunch of optional chopped nuts add delightful texture, while iceberg or butter lettuce creates a refreshing, low-carb wrap. Perfect as a light dinner or stylish appetizer, this flavorful recipe is not only packed with protein but also customizable to suit your taste. Wholesome, simple, and deliciously satisfying, Chicken in Lettuce Leaves is sure to become a new favorite!
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Ingredients
- 500 g Ground chicken
- 1 head Iceberg or butter lettuce
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 100 g Water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 1 Carrot, shredded
- 50 g Cashews or peanuts, chopped (optional)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the lettuce leaves under cold water, carefully separate them, and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set the sauce mixture aside.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the sauce mixture, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated. Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Step 7
Add the water chestnuts, shredded carrot, and half of the sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Step 9
Spoon the chicken mixture into the prepared lettuce leaves. Garnish with the remaining green onions and chopped nuts, if using.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a light meal or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1447.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1678.7 |
| Total Fat 104.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.2g | |
| Cholesterol 425.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3319.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.8g | |
| Protein 121.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 312.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5085.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories