Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These easy Asian chicken lettuce wraps are a version of PF Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps, but homemade and healthier! Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Servings: 4 servings
Lettuce Wraps
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ large onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts (whole or sliced) drained and diced
- 3 green onions sliced
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 head butter lettuce leaves removed and washed
- optional: mung bean sprouts
Make the sauce. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, almond butter, molasses, vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Cook the chicken. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, making sure to break up the chicken with a spatula as it cooks.
Add the aromatics. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the chicken and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer, or until the onion starts to become translucent.
Add the sauce. Pour the sauce on top of the chicken and stir until well combined. Add the water chestnuts and green onions, then stir everything together. Season with black pepper.
To serve. Place a large spoonful of chicken mixture onto a butter lettuce leaf. If you'd like, you can top with mung bean sprouts for added crunch.
Storage Tips
- To store for the week: Store the minced meat and lettuce leaves in separate containers. They will last for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
- To freeze for later: You can freeze the minced meat for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Then, just let it thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to enjoy and reheat in the microwave.
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Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1339mg | Potassium: 1039mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1440IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg