Description
Experience a burst of flavor with these Chicken Lettuce Wraps, a delightful dish that brings together vibrant ingredients in a fun, interactive meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe features ground chicken sautéed with fresh vegetables and tossed in a tangy orange-ginger sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying and healthy dinner that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat. With customizable fillings and crunchy toppings, these wraps will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 medium carrots (finely chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 3 green onions (white and light green parts only, thinly sliced)
- ½ cup cashews (or peanuts)
- 16 leaves butter lettuce (or iceberg or romaine)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together low sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, minced ginger, garlic, orange zest, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped carrots and red bell pepper; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir until thickened (1-2 minutes). Mix in sliced green onions and cashews or peanuts.
- Serve the chicken mixture in butter lettuce leaves for wrapping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg