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Close-up of fresh chicken lettuce wraps, topped with chopped peanuts and green onions. A healthy lunch idea.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Fresh and crisp chicken lettuce wraps, perfect for a healthy lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
For Serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in water chestnuts, red bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Spoon the chicken filling into the crisp lettuce leaves.
  6. Garnish with green onions and chopped peanuts, if desired.

Notes

To keep lettuce crisp, store the filling and lettuce leaves separately. Assemble just before serving.

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