Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
53%
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
45 min.
4
327kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that’s both delicious and healthy? Look no further than these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave a light yet satisfying meal, these wraps are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

With a health score of 53, these gluten-free and dairy-free wraps are not only nutritious but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves four, making it ideal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. Each serving contains only 327 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt!

The star of this recipe is the marinated chicken breast, grilled to perfection and served atop crisp Boston lettuce leaves. The combination of fresh mint, bean sprouts, and a zesty oil mixture adds a burst of flavor that elevates this dish to new heights. And let’s not forget the lime wedges that provide a refreshing finish!

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are sure to impress. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • ounces bean sprouts 
  •  boston lettuce leaves ( 1 head)
  • tablespoon cooking oil 
  • 1.5 teaspoons sriracha (such as Sriracha)
  • tablespoon sesame oil dark
  • teaspoon ginger fresh grated peeled
  • 10 ounces mint leaves fresh
  •  garlic minced
  •  lime cut into 8 wedges
  • tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • tablespoon rice vinegar 
  • Dash sea salt 
  • 24 ounce chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • grill
  • ziploc bags
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Reserve 2 tablespoons oil mixture.
  2. Place remaining oil mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  3. Add chicken breast halves; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  4. Remove chicken from bag, and discard marinade.
  5. Heat a large nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  6. Add chicken to pan; grill 12 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once.
  7. Let stand 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Divide chicken evenly among lettuce leaves; top each lettuce leaf with 2 tablespoons mint, 1 tablespoon sprouts, and about 1 teaspoon reserved oil mixture.
  8. Serve with lime wedges.
  9. Garnish with chopped peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein48.53%
Fat33.2%
Carbs18.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.75
Glycemic Load
0.56
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
33.700000156527%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
21.91mg
Hesperetin
14.4mg
Naringenin
0.57mg
Apigenin
3.82mg
Luteolin
8.97mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:326.63kcal
16.33%
Fat:12.22g
18.8%
Saturated Fat:1.92g
11.98%
Carbohydrates:15.13g
5.04%
Net Carbohydrates:8.23g
2.99%
Sugar:1.52g
1.69%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:468.18mg
20.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.19g
80.39%
Vitamin B3:19.26mg
96.3%
Vitamin A:4067.89IU
81.36%
Selenium:55.02µg
78.6%
Vitamin B6:1.44mg
71.8%
Manganese:0.99mg
49.3%
Phosphorus:438.83mg
43.88%
Vitamin C:33.27mg
40.32%
Vitamin K:38.81µg
36.96%
Potassium:1165.02mg
33.29%
Folate:121.42µg
30.36%
Vitamin B5:2.82mg
28.23%
Magnesium:112.25mg
28.06%
Fiber:6.9g
27.58%
Iron:4.92mg
27.32%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.11%
Calcium:203.24mg
20.32%
Copper:0.33mg
16.3%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.74%
Zinc:1.96mg
13.08%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.39%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.67%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes