Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These chicken lettuce wraps are a delicious light meal or appetizer. The recipe comes together in just 15 minutes too! You only need 1 pan to cook your filling so dishes are a breeze. You could definitely use fresh garlic and ginger, however I used powdered to cut down on chopping and prep time. Cashews are a great complimentary flavor here and I love the added crunch and texture they add. Plus, they are full of healthy fats and up the protein a little bit.
Try these out for a quick weeknight meal. I recommend some rice on the side to create a balanced meal, but feel free to serve however you like!
My recipe for lettuce wraps takes just 15 minutes from start to finish! The salty and savory flavors pair well with the refreshing crunch of romaine lettuce. I add in cashews for some extra texture and healthy unsaturated fats.
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1/2 tbsp gochujang (*see notes)
- 1/3 cup cashews (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/2 lime, juiced (optional)
- Lettuce leaves (I like romaine)
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and when hot, add onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Next, add ground chicken, bell pepper, cabbage, or any other vegetables you want to add. After 5 minutes, or when chicken is fully browned, add in all other ingredients, except lime.
- Mix to combine well and cook for 1 minute. Turn off heat and transfer filling to a bowl. Fill your lettuce boats with as much filling as you want. Add a squeeze of lime on top if desired. Enjoy!
- Add as much gochujang as desired. About 1/2 tbsp in this recipe gives a mild spice, so feel free to increase or decrease this amount. You can also use sriracha instead, however I would use less as it is spicier.
- You need about 1 cup of vegetables for this recipe. Feel free to use mushrooms, carrots, or any other veggie. I like to use 1/2 cup cabbage and 1/2 cup green bell pepper personally.
- To round out your meal, I recommend cooking some rice for the side or to add into your wraps.
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