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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed meal made with juicy ground chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves. Perfect for light dinners or party appetizers, they’re easy, fun, and full of texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Stir-Frying
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • ½ medium onion finely diced
  • ½ tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 cup bell pepper red or green, finely diced
  • 8 oz water chestnuts drained & diced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp sweet chili sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ cup crushed peanuts
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • Butter or Romaine lettuce leaves for wrapping

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, chili sauce, garlic powder, and ginger. Set aside.
  2. Heat peanut oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces.
  4. Stir in bell pepper and water chestnuts. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes until glossy and well-coated.
  6. Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with peanuts and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use Bibb or butter lettuce for easy wrapping and the best texture.
  • For a spicy version, add sriracha or chopped Thai chili to the sauce.
  • The filling can be stored in the fridge for 5 days or frozen for 2 months.
  • Try ground turkey or tofu for a lighter or vegetarian twist.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Nutrient Amount
Calories ~210 kcal
Protein 19g
Carbohydrates 14g
Fat 9g
Fiber 1.4g
Sodium 670mg