Low Fat Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Light, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying, these Low Fat Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect blend of taste and nutrition. Featuring a savory filling made with lean ground chicken breast, crunchy water chestnuts, and vibrant veggies like red bell pepper and carrot, this dish is elevated with the umami-rich flavors of hoisin sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil. Wrapped in crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves, these wraps are a low-carb, gluten-free, and high-protein option that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or as an impressive appetizer. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick recipe is a go-to for healthy eating without compromise. Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine, these wraps are sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground chicken breast
• 8 large Romaine or butter lettuce leaves
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 can Water chestnuts
• 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by preparing the vegetables. Finely dice the red bell pepper, carrot, and water chestnuts. Thinly slice the green onions, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

4. Stir in the diced red bell pepper, carrot, and sliced water chestnuts. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 5

5. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the skillet.

Step 6

6. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything well to ensure it is evenly combined.

Step 7

7. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

8. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions.

Step 9

9. To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, wrapping the leaf around the filling. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious low fat Asian chicken lettuce wraps!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1040.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1196.1

Total Fat 32.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 386.5mg	0%
Sodium 3116.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 24.1g
Protein 152.0g	0%

Vitamin D 59.0IU	0%
Calcium 193.8mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2826.0mg	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: 24.9%

Protein: 51.6%

Carbs: 23.5%