Best 5 Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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Lettuce wraps, commonly known as "Chicken Lettuce Wraps," offer a delectable and healthy alternative to traditional wraps. They feature ground chicken, a lean and versatile protein, as the main ingredient. Chicken lettuce wraps are not only incredibly tasty but also a fantastic option for individuals seeking a low-carb, gluten-free, and nutrient-rich meal. With its explosion of flavors and textures, cooking ground chicken lettuce wraps becomes a culinary adventure. This comprehensive guide will take you through the process, offering a variety of recipes that cater to different taste preferences and dietary restrictions. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines convenience, flavor, and nutrition.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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These are so yummy! They taste really close to the lettuce wraps that you can order from that famous Asian restaurant chain. The number of servings will depend on if this is an appetizer or main course for you and how big you make them. If an appetizer, then maybe 6 servings; if a main dish, then 4 servings.

Provided by tierncooks

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds ground chicken
1 red bell pepper, cut into large dice
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
5 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
½ cup chunky peanut butter
3 tablespoons hot water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
5 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
6 large leaves of iceberg lettuce
2 carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon chopped green onion, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground chicken in a large skillet until the meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir red bell pepper into chicken; cook and stir until pepper is slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, 5 dashes hot pepper sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl; pour over chicken mixture. Cook and stir chicken mixture with sauce over low heat until flavors have blended, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mash peanut butter with hot water in a small bowl until smooth; stir 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 5 dashes hot pepper sauce into the mixture. Set dipping sauce aside.
  • Form lettuce leaves into cup shapes and fill with chicken mixture. Top lettuce wraps with shredded carrots, sprinkle with green onion and cilantro, and a spoonful of peanut dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1892.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large dried Chinese mushrooms
Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 pounds lean ground chicken
3 tablespoons mirin or white wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
One 8-ounce can water chestnuts, chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
6 spring onions (scallions), chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons plum sauce
2 to 3 heads radicchio, leaves separated

Steps:

  • Soak the Chinese mushrooms in hot water until soft, about 5 minutes. Then finely chop.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick pan and cook the onion for a few minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the ground chicken and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, mixing the meat with the other ingredients as it cooks, so it breaks up into little pieces. Add the mirin or wine followed by the sesame oil, sesame seeds, oyster sauce, soy sauce, water chestnuts and garlic. Cook for a few minutes and let the mixture caramelize. Add the spring onions and remove from the heat. Spread a bit of plum sauce on the inside of each radicchio leaf. Then top with a spoonful of the chicken mixture. A viewer or guest of the show, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

ASIAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Yummy ground chicken lettuce wraps with Asian flavors.

Provided by Ashley Graeff

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls     Lettuce Wraps Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha
¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 pound ground chicken
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 leaves Bibb lettuce, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Set 2 to 3 tablespoons green onions aside for garnish. Combine remaining green onions, water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken, garlic, and sesame oil. Cook and stir until chicken is crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add hoisin mixture to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill lettuce leaves with chicken mixture and top with reserved green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 951.5 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

GRILLED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Lettuce wraps are a lighter option for lunch or dinner, and these are filled with a delicious Italian-style topping plus herbs, spices and chicken.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1 small red onion, diced small
1 Roma tomato, diced small
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 chicken cutlets
10 to 12 butter lettuce leaves
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/3 cup balsamic glaze
1/4 cup prepared pesto
10 basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • For the topping: Add the artichoke hearts, red onion, diced tomato, lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Toss to combine and set aside.
  • For the filling: In a separate large bowl, mix the olive oil, rosemary, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken and toss to combine and coat the chicken.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. When hot, add the chicken to the grill, cook until well marked and golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Chop into small pieces and add the chicken pieces to a serving bowl.
  • Lay out the bowl of chicken, the topping, the lettuce leaves, cheese, balsamic glaze, pesto and basil on a platter or board and have everyone build their own wraps.
  • To make a wrap, take one of the butter lettuce leaves and fill with some of the grilled chicken. Add a teaspoon of prepared pesto, then spoon some of the tomato and artichoke topping onto the chicken. Drizzle over the balsamic glaze, sprinkle on the Romano cheese and garnish with fresh basil.

EASY BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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One time when making sloppy joes, I wanted mine spicy, so I doused it in hot sauce. After that, my mind went wild and I made it Buffalo chicken-style with ground chicken, diced celery and blue cheese crumbles. I've been making it this way ever since. -Jennifer Nielson, Spanish Fork, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds lean ground chicken
1 celery rib, diced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
Crumbled blue cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook and crumble chicken over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Stir in celery and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and celery is crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes., Stir in ketchup, hot sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in lettuce leaves. If desired, top with cheese.Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right lettuce. Boston, butterhead, and romaine lettuce are all good choices for lettuce wraps because they are sturdy enough to hold the filling without breaking.
  • Make sure the lettuce is fresh. Wilted lettuce will not hold up well and will make the wraps soggy.
  • Wash the lettuce thoroughly. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Dry the lettuce thoroughly. Wet lettuce will make the wraps soggy.
  • Use a flavorful filling. The filling is what will make the lettuce wraps tasty, so make sure to use ingredients that you enjoy.
  • Be creative with your fillings. There are endless possibilities for fillings, so don't be afraid to experiment.
  • Make sure the filling is cooked thoroughly. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Serve the lettuce wraps immediately. Lettuce wraps are best when they are served fresh.

Conclusion:

Lettuce wraps are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy your favorite flavors. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create endless variations of lettuce wraps that will please everyone at your table.

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