Lettuce Wraps
These easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are better than PF Chang's and ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 322kcal
Cost: 18
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper , finely chopped
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger , minced
- 1 cup water chestnuts , chopped
- 1 head Boston Bib lettuce , or romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Sriracha hot sauce , for topping
For the marinade:
- 1 pound ground chicken , or turkey
- 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Sauce:
- 5 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Place marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add ground chicken and stir to combine. Set aside.1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 pound ground chicken
- Sauce: Combine all of the sauce ingredients and mix until smooth.5 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Cook chicken: Heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the chicken mixture and stir fry 2-3 minutes.1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Add veggies: Push the chicken to the side of the pan and add the bell pepper, ginger, green onions, and water chestnuts. Stir fry 1-2 minutes.1 red bell pepper, 2 green onions, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, 1 cup water chestnuts
- Add sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring as needed, until thickened.
- Serve in lettuce cups, topped with sriracha hot sauce, if desired.1 head Boston Bib lettuce, Sriracha hot sauce
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Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: The chicken mixture can be prepped a day or two in advance. Reheat and serve in lettuce cups when ready to serve.
Freezing Instructions: The chicken and vegetable mixture can be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container after the sauce is added. Freeze for up to 2 months. Let thaw completely in the refrigerator before reheating in a wok or skillet. Serve in lettuce cups.
Variations:
- Protein - The chicken can be substituted for ground turkey or air fryer tofu, if preferred.
- Vegetables - Feel free to throw in some more of your favorite veggies.
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Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1073mg | Potassium: 971mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2341IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg
