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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

These Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps are bursting with flavor and made with fresh ingredients. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy snack, they’re a delightful way to enjoy a low-carb meal that’s easy to put together and satisfying!


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 olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in diced onion and cook until translucent.
  4. Add ground chicken to the pan, cooking until browned and cooked through.
  5. Mix in shredded carrots and water chestnuts, stirring until combined.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, hoisin sauce, honey, peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, water, and cornstarch.
  7. Pour sauce over the chicken mixture; cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring.
  8. Serve wraps in butter lettuce leaves, topped with green onions, peanuts, avocado, and cilantro as desired.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences.
These wraps are a great make-ahead meal; store filling separately.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg