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Close-up of fresh chicken lettuce wraps, topped with peanuts, chili, and cilantro, perfect for healthy lunch ideas.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Fresh and crisp chicken lettuce wraps, perfect for a healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts canned, drained
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
For Serving
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce separated into leaves
  • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts optional
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Stir in water chestnuts, red bell pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Transfer to a mixing bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Spoon the chicken mixture into the prepared lettuce leaves. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

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

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