Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe

A couple months ago, I saw this recipe on Hon, What’s for Dinner? and vowed to make it. Although I’ve never had the PF Chang’s version, I’d had them at a local restaurant and was crazy about them.

For some reason, though, I put it off until a couple of weeks ago, when ground chicken was on a half price sale, and WOW! We have a new favorite in the house! We’ve had it a couple of times since. They are super quick, easy, frugal, healthy, and oh so very tasty!

I’ve made a few minor changes, so here’s my version:

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Asian Lettuce Wraps

1 pound ground chicken
1/2 white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 4 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and diced
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 whole lettuce leaves

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat, with one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chicken and cook until browned lightly. Add onion, soy sauce, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and cook for two minutes. Add garlic and cook until onions are translucent and soft. Add water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, green onions, and the other tablespoon of oil. Stir and cook just until green onions start to wilt.

2. Fill lettuce leaves with meat mixture and serve.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 227 calories, 47 calories from fat, 5.6g total fat, 66.3mg cholesterol, 492.5mg sodium, 626.8mg potassium, 18.1g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 6.6g sugar, 28.5g protein.