Asian-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Crunchy lettuce cups hold savory minced chicken and water chestnuts, brightened with ginger, garlic, and vinegar.
Sodium note
Uses low-sodium tamari and no added salt; ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar carry the savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced water chestnuts
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
Method
- 1
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic, cooking 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, 5-6 minutes until no longer pink.
- 3
Stir in water chestnuts, carrots, and green onions, cooking 2-3 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
- 4
Whisk together tamari, rice vinegar, and honey, then pour into the skillet and stir to coat everything evenly.
- 5
Simmer 1-2 minutes until the sauce clings to the chicken mixture.
- 6
Spoon the filling into lettuce leaves and top with chopped peanuts to serve.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
- Calories
- 260
- Protein
- 24g
- Carbs
- 13g
- Fat
- 13g
- Sodium
- 230 mg
Nutrition and sodium information is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredients, brands, serving sizes and preparation methods. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
Substitutions
- Use ground turkey in place of ground chicken.
- Swap water chestnuts for diced jicama for similar crunch.
- Use coconut aminos instead of tamari for an even lower-sodium option.
Tips
- Low-sodium tamari still adds real umami without the sodium load of regular soy sauce.
- Chill the lettuce leaves in ice water for a few minutes for extra crunch.
- Add a drizzle of chili crisp for heat if you like a spicy kick.
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