Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Chicken lettuce wraps are a delightful and healthy dish featuring savory chicken and fresh vegetables wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for gatherings or a quick meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Ingredients: Dice the chicken into small pieces. Chop garlic, green onions, bell pepper, and water chestnuts.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through—about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Add Vegetables: Stir in garlic, bell pepper, green onions, and water chestnuts into the skillet. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender yet crunchy.
- 4. Mix Up the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the skillet and stir to coat evenly.
- 5. Assemble Your Wraps: Carefully separate lettuce leaves without tearing them. Spoon generous amounts of the chicken mixture into each leaf.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Transfer wraps to a serving platter and garnish with extra green onions if desired. Enjoy fresh for best texture!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your wraps by swapping chicken for turkey or tofu. Add chili flakes or other spices for an extra kick. Top with crunchy peanuts or fresh herbs for added flavor.