I’m so happy to finally be sharing lettuce wraps with you. I have had them on the to-make list for quite some time and am thrilled I finally got around to sharing them. Mostly, the thrill comes because I finally got around to making them so I could eat them.
I cook often and in decent quantity, as I reckon you’ve all figured out. It is not uncommon for me to send doggie bags home with my dinner guests, but not this time. I was utterly selfish and kept the lettuce wraps to myself. I don’t feel bad about it either. Not one bit.I was introduced to lettuce wraps pretty late in life. I was around 25 or so, finally went to a PF Changs and saw them on their menu. I have been hooked ever since.Lettuce wraps are really the perfect meal for me, high protein, no carb. I don’t feel guilty eating two! Even the child ate them, but of course not when they were served, but the next day cold from the fridge sans lettuce.
I cook often and in decent quantity, as I reckon you’ve all figured out. It is not uncommon for me to send doggie bags home with my dinner guests, but not this time. I was utterly selfish and kept the lettuce wraps to myself. I don’t feel bad about it either. Not one bit.I was introduced to lettuce wraps pretty late in life. I was around 25 or so, finally went to a PF Changs and saw them on their menu. I have been hooked ever since.Lettuce wraps are really the perfect meal for me, high protein, no carb. I don’t feel guilty eating two! Even the child ate them, but of course not when they were served, but the next day cold from the fridge sans lettuce.
When making this, to be gluten free, use gluten free soy sauce or tamari.
Ingredients
- 1 head Boston or bib lettuce
Mixture
- 1 lb . ground chicken
- 8 oz . mushrooms; finely chopped
- 4 green onions; diced
- 2 carrots; grated or finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 1-8 oz . can diced water chestnuts; dice finely
- 1/2 cup cashews; broken/crushed
- 3 tbsp . high heat oil
- Pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tbsp . cilantro
- 2 tbsp . soy sauce or tamari
- 11/2 tbsp . brown sugar
- 21/2 tbsp . rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp . ketchup
- 1 tsp . ground ginger
Instructions
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In a bowl add all the sauce ingredients and whisk together; set aside.
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Add the oil to a large pan and turn the heat to high.
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Once it is hot add the chicken and begin to cook it.
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Once the chicken is almost done, add the carrots and green onions.
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Cook for an additional minute then add the mushrooms and water chestnuts.
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Add pepper and lightly salt.
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Avoid over salting until the sauce has been added.
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Once the veggies are tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, drain any residual olive oil (if there is any) and add the sauce.
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Mix well and bring to a quick simmer.
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Serve with the lettuce.
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Also great served chilled.
27 Comments
janelle
July 22, 2014 at 10:34 amif you could come make these for me, I would be very grateful! They look great.
michelle
July 22, 2014 at 1:10 pmJanelle, it’s a deal if you will bake…
Michelle
July 27, 2014 at 8:00 pmI love lettuce wraps! Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday.
Michelle
July 28, 2014 at 3:53 pmThank you for the opportunity!
Eva@Whole Food Mom on a Budget
July 31, 2014 at 3:29 pmThese looks yummy! I pinned it to my recipe board to try them out later. Thanks for sharing at Savoring Saturdays!
Michelle
July 31, 2014 at 8:40 pmThank you Eva. I really loved him.
Eva@Whole Food Mom on a Budget
July 31, 2014 at 3:46 pmI’m featuring your recipe at Savoring Saturdays when the post goes live at 7pm tomorrow. Congrats!
Michelle
July 31, 2014 at 8:41 pmThank you so much Eva. I appreciate it so much!!!
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup
August 2, 2014 at 4:14 pmI haven’t made these in forever, but I love the flavor and the texture. Thanks so much for the reminder and the recipe!
Michelle
August 3, 2014 at 4:24 pmHeather, I hope you enjoy them. They are really simple to make, which is great when you don’t have a lot of time on your hands.
Dan from Pltter Talk
January 16, 2015 at 12:24 pmThese chicken wraps in crunchy lettuce sound and look wonderful!
Michelle
January 16, 2015 at 2:11 pmThanks Dan! They are fantastic.
Joanne/WineLady Cooks
January 16, 2015 at 3:00 pmThis recipe sounds delicious. I would make these for game day. The girls will enjoy these.
Michelle
January 16, 2015 at 4:15 pmI hope you all enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by.
KC the Kitchen Chopper
January 16, 2015 at 6:54 pmI love “do it yourself” finger food meals. Count me in! 🙂
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom
January 16, 2015 at 7:16 pmLove this recipe! I bet the sweet and salty dressing is so perfect with the crunchy cashews and refreshing wraps. I need these NOW! 🙂
Michelle
January 17, 2015 at 3:33 amI will warn you, they are really addicting.
Abigail
April 20, 2015 at 11:18 amI bet this would be yummy with ground pork, too and love the nuts in there. Looks delish! 🙂
Michelle
April 20, 2015 at 11:43 amAny ground meat would work, I am huge fan of pork, so I am inclined to agree with you!
Valerie
April 20, 2015 at 11:21 amThese look delicious! I love anything thai inspired. I have some ground pork in the fridge so I may substitute pork for chicken…
Michelle
April 20, 2015 at 11:44 amDo it. Pork would be amazing.
eat good 4 life
April 20, 2015 at 6:13 pmSo healthy and delicious. I have never used the lettuce wrap method. I shall soon!
Michelle
April 21, 2015 at 1:21 amThank you Miryam.
Josie
April 20, 2015 at 9:11 pmThese are perfect for spring, light yet hearty! LOVE lettuce wraps 🙂
Michelle
April 21, 2015 at 1:21 amThank you Josie
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