Lettuce Wraps

4.43 from 26 votes

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

These lettuce wraps are made with ground chicken, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. Wrap all of the ingredients up in a crisp lettuce leaf and serve as an appetizer or main dish! A fun and delicious recipe!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: chicken, lettuce

Servings:

Calories: 358kcal

Ingredients

For the sauce:

1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove garlic, minced

For the chicken:

1 tablespoon coconut oil or avocado oil
1 lb. ground chicken, can use ground turkey or pork
8 oz can water chestnuts, drained and diced

For the lettuce wraps:

1 large head Boston or butter lettuce, separated
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 carrot, julienned
4 scallions, sliced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup mint, chopped
1/2 cup chopped cashews, or peanuts

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin, soy sauce, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, mint, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the water chestnuts and pour in the sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
To assemble the lettuce wraps, spoon the mixture into the center of the lettuce leaves. Top with shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, cilantro, mint, and chopped cashews. Serve immediately.

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