Butterhead lettuce on cutting board

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Looking for a fun way to mix up dinner? This meal is not only quick to prepare, but it is also delicious and packed with protein! It is such a tasty way to get some much-needed nutrients. Hopefully, your kids love it as much as mine do!

Makes 12 wraps
Serving size: 2 lettuce leaves with ½ cup meat mixture
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients for chicken lettuce wraps

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 1 head butterhead lettuce leaves (12 leaves)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

Directions for chicken lettuce wraps

  1. Brown garlic and peppers in pan for 1-2 minutes. Add ground chicken and cook through.
  2. Add broccoli, carrots, hoisin and soy sauce. Cook, stirring frequently until vegetables and softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Spoon ¼ cup meat mixture into each lettuce leaf and enjoy immediately.

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Nutrition facts

Per Serving

  • calories: 193
  • carbohydrate: 9g
  • fat: 9.5g
  • fiber: 1.7g
  • potassium: 720mg
  • protein: 19.2g
  • sodium: 544mg
  • sugar: 4.7g

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