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    Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Posted on Mar 3, 2023 · Last Updated on May 19, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Chicken Lettuce wraps is prepared by cooking chicken along with Asian sauces. This dish is not only delicious but also low in carbs, making it a favorite among health-conscious food lovers. Served in crisp lettuce leaves, often iceberg or butter lettuce, these wraps are garnished with ingredients like green onions and crunchy peanuts or cashew nuts

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    Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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    • What is a Lettuce Wrap
    • Best lettuce for wraps
    • Ingredients
    • FAQ
    • How to make Chicken Lettuce wrap in Instant Pot
    • Stove Top Chicken Wraps
    • Tips & Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Similar Recipes
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    What is a Lettuce Wrap

    Lettuce wrap is more or less like a sandwich or stuffed wrap. Any vegetables or even meat filling is wrapped in lettuce and served. Instead of flatbread or bread, we use lettuce as an outer layer. It is a healthy alternative to burgers

    Best lettuce for wraps

    The best lettuce to use for the wraps is iceberg and Romaine lettuce. You can also use butter lettuce. It has a mild sweet taste and holds the shape of the cup. Any edible and sturdy lettuce works well for the wraps. Alternatively, you may also use cabbage leaves.

    Ingredients

    Lettuce - Use any fresh lettuce. Iceberg or romaine lettuce suits perfectly.

    Scallions - We use both the white and green parts.

    Ginger and garlic - Adding ginger and garlic adds lots of flavors, especially when cooking with chicken.

    Cashewnuts - Add a lovely crunch and hence I highly recommend adding them.

    Spice powders - Using the basic spice powders for taste. Feel free to alter as you prefer.

    Sauces - Use a combination of Soy sauce, Rice Vinegar, and Sriracha sauce along with some brown sugar. Gives a perfect hot and sour taste.

    Vegetables - We can use Pepper and onion. Use different colored peppers for a colorful lettuce wrap.

    Chicken- for some extra protein and perfect blends. You can use tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.

    FAQ

    How do you keep lettuce wraps from getting soggy?

    The lettuce wraps get soggy if you keep the chicken filling in the lettuce longer. So always fill the lettuce cups with the stuffing only before you eat. Also, make sure your lettuce is dry and moisture free.

    How to make Chicken Lettuce wrap in Instant Pot

    Switch on the Instant Pot in saute mode. Once it's hot add oil. Wait for a min. Next, add finely chopped ginger and garlic. Also, add a few cashew nuts. Saute everything together until they are golden.

    Next, add Scallions ( white part ), Onions, and Bell Peppers. Saute for a min.

    Use boneless chicken breast pieces. Chop them into small pieces and add them to the Instant Pot. Or you can also you ground or minced chicken.

    Next add Red Chilli powder, Roasted Cumin powder,

    Add required Salt

    Also, add chili flakes if you prefer.

    Combine everything and add ¼ cup of water. Mix well and deglaze the Instant Pot.

    Close the Instant Pot and turn the pressure knob to the sealing position. Set 5 mins in high pressure. after 5 mins do a quick release and open the Instant Pot.

    Add Soy Sauce, Sriracha Sauce, Rice vinegar, Sesame Oil, and Brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Combine everything and whisk until the sugar dissolves. Add the sauces together in Instant Pot.

    Select the saute mode and let it cook for another 2 mins. The sauce thickens. Garnish with Scallions(spring onion ) greens and switch off.

    Serve the filling wrapped in lettuce. Use any lettuce you prefer. Iceberg or Romaine lettuce is my preference. Butter Lettuce also works well. You can use any lettuce that is sturdy and holds its shape. Dissect the individual leaves and spoon in the prepared filling. Chicken Lettuce wraps are now ready.

    Stove Top Chicken Wraps

    If you do not have an Instant Pot, you can very well make the chicken wrap on the stovetop. Follow the exact instructions in a pan and after adding the chicken, cover, and cook till the chicken is done. Follow the rest of the recipe in the same method.

    Tips & Variations

    • Instead of chicken, you can also use other protein options.
    • Chicken, Lamb, and beef go well too. Mushroom also works well.
    • You can also use vegetables for a veg wrap.
    • Traditionally ground chicken is used for chicken wraps.
    • Check out our Kung Pao Chicken and Sesame chicken recipes too. They go well with lettuce wraps.

    Serving Suggestions

    You can serve the lettuce wraps and some jasmine rice and make them a complete meal. Or you can also serve them with some fried rice or noodles.

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    Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Chicken Lettuce wrap is prepared by cooking chicken along with Asian sauces. The cooked juicy chicken filling is then served in lettuce.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 157kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot 6 Qz
    • Instant Pot 6 Qz

    Ingredients

    • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
    • 1 tsp Garlic sliced
    • 1 tsp Ginger sliced
    • 10 Cashewnuts
    • 2 tbsp Scallions (white part)
    • 1 Onion medium sized
    • ¼ cup Bell Pepper chopped ( use any color)
    • 250 grams Chicken boneless cut into small pieces or ground chicken
    • ½ tsp Red Chilli powder
    • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
    • Salt to taste
    • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
    • ¼ cup Water
    • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
    • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
    • 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce
    • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
    • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
    • 2 tbsp Scallions ( Green ) for garnish
    • Iceberg or Romaine or Butter Lettuce as needed

    Instructions 

    Prepare the Filing

    • Switch on the Instant Pot in saute mode. Once it's hot add oil. Wait for a min. Next, add finely chopped ginger and garlic. Also, add a few cashew nuts. Saute everything together until they are golden.
    • Next, add Scallions ( white part ), Onions, and Bell Peppers. Saute for a min.
    • Use boneless chicken breast pieces. Chop them into small pieces and add them to the Instant Pot.
    • Next add Red Chilli powder, Roasted Cumin powder,
    • Add required Salt
    • Also, add chili flakes if you prefer.
    • Combine everything and add ¼ cup of water. Mix well and deglaze the Instant Pot.
    • Close the Instant Pot and turn the pressure knob to the sealing position. Set 5 mins in high pressure. after 5 mins do a quick release and open the Instant Pot.
    • Add Soy Sauce, Sriracha Sauce, Rice vinegar, Sesame Oil, and Brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Combine everything and whisk once. Add the sauces together in Instant Pot.
    • Select the saute mode and let it cook for another 2 mins.
    • The sauce thickens. Garnish with spring onion greens and switch off.

    Serve the Lettuce Wraps

    • Serve the filling wrapped in lettuce. Use any lettuce you prefer. Iceberg or Romaine lettuce is my preference. Dissect the individual leaves and spoon in the prepared filling. Chicken Lettuce wraps are now ready.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.7g | Protein: 11.8g | Fat: 9.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1254mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4.3g | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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