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Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps: A Delicious Healthy Twist!


  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and delicious twist on traditional wraps, featuring tender chicken cooked in a savory hoisin sauce, served in crisp lettuce leaves.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
  • 1 head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add diced bell peppers, green onions, and water chestnuts, cooking until vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  6. To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms for extra crunch.
  • These wraps can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
  • For a spicier kick, add some chopped chili peppers or sriracha sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Hoisin Chicken, Lettuce Wraps, Healthy Recipe, Asian Cuisine