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Spicy Chicken Lettuce Cups

Spicy Chicken Lettuce Cups: 7 Reasons You’ll Crave Them

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Spicy Chicken Lettuce Cups are a flavorful, healthy meal option. They combine ground chicken with spices and fresh vegetables, served in crisp lettuce leaves.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 head of butter lettuce, leaves separated
  • 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken, cook until browned.
  4. Stir in soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
  5. Add bell peppers and carrots, cook for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in green onions and cilantro.
  7. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and serve.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by adding chili sauce if desired.
  • Use other vegetables to customize the filling.
  • Can be served as an appetizer or main dish.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cups
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Spicy Chicken Lettuce Cups, healthy meal, ground chicken, lettuce wraps