Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps | Healthy Asian Copycat Dinner
Savory chicken and water chestnut filling served in crisp lettuce cups, flavored with hoisin, soy, and tangy vinegar. A quick, healthy 20-minute meal packed with umami, crunch, and bold Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- Hoisin sauce, 3 Tbsp.
- Low-sodium soy sauce, 2 Tbsp.
- Apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp.
- Sriracha (optional), 1 Tbsp.
- Sesame oil, 1 tsp.
- Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp.
- Onion (medium), 1
- Garlic (minced), 2 cloves
- Freshly grated ginger, 1 Tbsp.
- Ground chicken, 1 lb.
- Canned water chestnuts (drained), 1 cup
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add diced onion, sauté 3-4 minutes until softened
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned (8-10 minutes)
- Pour in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and sriracha (if using), stir to combine
- Add water chestnuts and sesame oil, simmer 2-3 minutes to thicken
- Serve mixture in lettuce cups garnished with sesame seeds if desired
Notes
Substitute tamari for soy sauce if gluten-free
Apple cider vinegar replaces rice wine vinegar as non-alcoholic alternative
Use gluten-free hoisin for gluten-free version
Water chestnuts can be omitted or replaced with finely chopped cabbage
Apple cider vinegar replaces rice wine vinegar as non-alcoholic alternative
Use gluten-free hoisin for gluten-free version
Water chestnuts can be omitted or replaced with finely chopped cabbage
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 34gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g
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