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20 Minute Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These 20 Minute Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick and delicious meal that everyone will love! Perfect for meal prep too!
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4
Calories 239 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt reduce by half if using table salt
  • 5 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 in fresh ginger grated
  • 5 oz water chestnuts diced, drained
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce

Sauce

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sambal oelek can add more or less to taste
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 lime juice

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Begin by browning the chicken with the salt in a skillet over medium high heat. Break apart with spatula, stirring and tossing occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • Meanwhile, grate the ginger and mince or press the garlic. Set aside.
  • Next, make the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, sambal, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar and lime juice until sugar is mostly dissolved. Set aside.
  • Return to the chicken and add the garlic, ginger and water chestnuts. Toss until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
  • Add sauce to skillet and toss until well coated.
  • Fill romaine leaves with chicken and top with cilantro and green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1604mgPotassium: 1125mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 13770IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, healthy, quick
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