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Close-up of healthy chicken lettuce wraps, filled with savory shredded chicken and topped with fresh green onions.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These chicken lettuce wraps are a healthy and refreshing lunch option that stays crisp.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts drained
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
For Serving
  • 8 large lettuce leaves such as butter or iceberg lettuce
  • Optional garnishes sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, sriracha

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in water chestnuts, red bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Cook for another minute until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Spoon the chicken filling into the prepared lettuce leaves.
  6. Top with your favorite garnishes, if desired.

Notes

To keep the lettuce crisp, store the filling and lettuce leaves separately. Assemble just before serving.

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