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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps are full of fresh veggies and ground chicken, drizzled with a savory sweet sauce, and wrapped in fresh, crunchy lettuce.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Keyword lettuce wraps
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 469kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 large cloves garlic grated
  • 1.25 lbs. ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 small zucchini diced
  • 1/2 cup carrot shredded
  • salt to taste

for the sauce-

  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashews toasted
  • cilantro for garnish
  • Butter lettuce leaves for serving
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Instructions

  • Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add in olive oil, onions and garlic. Cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add in ground chicken, zucchini, carrot, salt and pepper. As the meat cooks, break it apart into crumbles.
  • While the meat is cooking, stir all ingredients for the sauce together in a small bowl.
  • Once chicken is thoroughly cooked, pour in sauce and cover to simmer 5-7 minutes.
  • Right before serving, stir in bean sprouts, scallions, cashews and cilantro. Scoop into butter lettuce cups and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 1128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2860IU | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3.1mg