Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your dinner routine with Robin's Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps! These mouthwatering, low-carb delights are not just a meal, but a flavor explosion that combines the zesty punch of Asian cuisine with the fresh crunch of butter lettuce. Perfect for health-conscious foodies and flavor seekers alike, this recipe promises to deliver restaurant-quality taste right in your own kitchen in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 head of butter lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping green onions, shredding carrots, and separating butter lettuce leaves carefully.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and break it into small crumbles using a wooden spatula.
- Cook the ground chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain any excess fat from the chicken if necessary to ensure a clean, crisp texture.
- Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil to the cooked chicken. Stir thoroughly to coat the meat evenly with the sauces.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly caramelize.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken mixture cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
- Gently separate and wash butter lettuce leaves, patting them dry with paper towels to create perfect wrap vessels.
- Spoon the warm chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf, topping with shredded carrots and chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is warm, allowing guests to roll and wrap their own lettuce wraps.
Tips
- Choose fresh, crisp butter lettuce leaves for the best wrap texture and presentation.
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the chicken to prevent soggy wraps.
- Cook the ground chicken over medium-high heat to achieve a nice, crispy browning.
- For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or ginger to the chicken mixture.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth and quick cooking.
- Allow the chicken to cool slightly before serving to prevent tearing delicate lettuce leaves.
- Serve with additional soy sauce or a spicy chili sauce on the side for customizable heat.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground chicken with crumbled tofu or plant-based ground meat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 85mg
