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Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Savor the Crunch: Easy Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Delicious Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps, ready in under 30 minutes, combining savory flavors in a gluten-free, customizable dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil For sautéing
  • 1 pound Ground chicken
  • 1 cup Water chestnuts Canned, rinsed and chopped
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Reduced-sodium soy sauce Or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Adjust for spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cold water For dissolving starch
  • 2 tablespoons Arrowroot starch Or cornstarch for thickening
For the Lettuce Wraps
  • 1 head Butter lettuce Washed and dried
For Customizable Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped green onions To taste
  • 1/4 cup Peanuts Chopped or crushed
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced thin
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots
  • 1 cup Cabbage Finely shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds Optional, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut sauce For drizzling
  • 1 lime Lime wedges For serving
  • 1/2 cup Crispy rice noodles For garnish

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Add the ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for about 6-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess juices and reduce heat to medium-low.
  3. Mix in chopped water chestnuts, garlic, ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and sriracha. Stir to coat all ingredients.
  4. Combine 2 tablespoons cold water with arrowroot starch until dissolved. Gradually pour into chicken filling while stirring. Cook for about 4 minutes until glossy and thickened.
  5. Rinse and dry butter lettuce leaves. Set aside on a plate or serving platter.
  6. Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and top with your choice of toppings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with different toppings and proteins to make these wraps your own. Store filling in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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