Derf's Lettuce Wraps

Delight your taste buds with Derf's Lettuce Wraps—an irresistible blend of bold Asian-inspired flavors packed into crisp lettuce cups for a healthy, handheld meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, these wraps feature savory ground chicken paired with crunchy water chestnuts, vibrant red bell peppers, and shredded carrots, all tossed in a mouthwatering soy-hoisin sauce. Fresh ginger, garlic, and a drizzle of sesame oil lend depth and aroma, while a sprinkle of crushed peanuts adds the perfect finishing touch. Served in iceberg or butter lettuce leaves and paired with a squeeze of zesty lime, this 30-minute recipe offers a low-carb, high-flavor experience the whole family will love. Perfectly portioned for four servings, these wraps are as fun to assemble as they are to eat!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams Ground chicken
• 1 head Iceberg or butter lettuce
• 1 Carrot, finely shredded
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 100 grams Water chestnuts, chopped
• 2 Green onions, sliced
• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts
• 4 Lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Wash the lettuce head and gently separate the leaves to create 'cups'. Pat them dry and set aside.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked and no longer pink.

Step 5

Stir in the diced red bell pepper, shredded carrot, and chopped water chestnuts. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Pour this sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken and veggies evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.

Step 8

Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce cup. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the wraps just before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1525.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1488.5

Total Fat 88.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.3g
Cholesterol 382.7mg	0%
Sodium 3272.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 36.4g
Protein 109.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 316.5mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 4942.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 22.0%