Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and low-carb dish that brings a burst of Asian-inspired flavors to your table. Wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, they make for a satisfying and healthy supper option.

Ingredients

• Ground chicken - 300 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sriracha - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lettuce leaves (Butter or Romaine) - 6 large
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Chopped cilantro - 2 tablespoons (optional)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until softened.
5. Add soy sauce, sriracha, and sesame oil, stirring well to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and cilantro if using.
8. To serve, spoon the spicy chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves and enjoy.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 9 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in protein, supporting muscle health and satiety.

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