Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
My ground chicken lettuce wraps are a copycat of the PF Chang'a appetizer but so much better. Juicy chicken is tossed through an umami-forward sauce with veggies. It's easy, healthy, and fast. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 170kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 8 ounces water chesnuts diced
- 1 small bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 inch ginger chopped
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 head romaine 8 large leaves
Lettuce wrap sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch, until combined.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet and place over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken, break it apart, and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until no longer pink.
- Push the chicken to one side of the pan, add the chestnuts, bell pepper, garlic and onion and stir fry for several minutes.
- Add the sauce and cook everything together for 1-2 minutes, until everything is evenly coated.
- Place the filling in the lettuce cups and serve immediately.
Video
Notes
TO STORE: Store the chicken filling in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. The filling should last 3-4 days. Store the lettuce separately for 1-2 days.
TO FREEZE: Freeze the filling in a freezer-safe container for 3 months.
TO REHEAT: Warm the chicken in a hot pan or microwave for 30-40 seconds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 7106IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg | NET CARBS: 11g