Lettuce Wraps
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
These lettuce wraps are made with ground chicken, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. Wrap all of the ingredients up in a crisp lettuce leaf and serve as an appetizer or main dish! A fun and delicious recipe!
Servings: 4
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For the chicken:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or avocado oil
- 1 lb. ground chicken, can use ground turkey or pork
- 8 oz can water chestnuts, drained and diced
For the lettuce wraps:
- 1 large head Boston or butter lettuce, separated
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews, or peanuts
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin, soy sauce, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, mint, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the water chestnuts and pour in the sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- To assemble the lettuce wraps, spoon the mixture into the center of the lettuce leaves. Top with shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, cilantro, mint, and chopped cashews. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 1004mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4405IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg