Description
Asian chicken lettuce wraps are a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken with crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing bite. These wraps are not only quick to prepare—taking less than 30 minutes—but also versatile, allowing you to customize the filling with your favorite proteins and veggies. Perfect for gatherings or a light family dinner, they offer an interactive dining experience where everyone can create their own wraps. Serve with a zesty dipping sauce or alongside rice noodles to elevate this delightful meal. It’s a healthy option packed with flavor that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 8 butter or romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-inch ginger (grated)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing the lettuce and chopping the chicken into small pieces.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add chicken, cooking until browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in green onions.
- Spoon filling into lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg