Description
Try this Creative Chicken Ground lettuce wrap recipe—healthy, quick, and packed with Asian-inspired flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground chicken | 1 lb (450 g) |
| Soy sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Hoisin sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Fresh ginger, grated | 1 teaspoon |
| Sesame oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Water chestnuts, chopped | 1/4 cup |
| Green onions, finely chopped | 2 stalks |
| Lettuce leaves (butter or romaine) | 8 to 10 |
| Crushed peanuts (optional) | 2 tablespoons |
Instructions
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until fully cooked and lightly browned.
Stir in the soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Mix until the chicken is well coated. Add the chopped water chestnuts and green onions. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Spoon the chicken mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts if using.
Serve warm immediately or pack the filling and lettuce separately for meal prep.
Notes
- Optional Add-Ins and Customizations
- Add a splash of rice vinegar for brightnessMix in a bit of sriracha or chili flakes for heat
- Swap ground chicken for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles
- Use iceberg lettuce for a crunchier bite
- Storage and Meal Prep Tips
- Store the chicken filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Keep lettuce leaves separate to avoid sogginess
- Reheat the filling in a skillet or microwave and assemble just before eating
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Light Meal
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Creative Chicken Ground, Chicken lettuce wraps , Asian-inspired , Low-carb meal , Ground chicken ,Healthy chicken recipe