Description
A healthy and tasty meal featuring ground chicken wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 head of butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced red bell pepper, chopped mushrooms, and grated carrot. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and grated ginger to the skillet. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves, topping with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate the filling for up to 2 days for a quick meal.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped water chestnuts to the filling.
- You can also substitute ground turkey or beef for the chicken for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg