Description
Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines tender chicken and crunchy water chestnuts, all wrapped in fresh, crisp lettuce. This dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. With a burst of savory flavors and delightful textures, these wraps will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
- 1 cup canned water chestnuts, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 8 large butter or Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken and vegetables.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and green onions until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add diced chicken; cook until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in water chestnuts, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce; simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each leaf and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg