Description
These Chicken Mango Lettuce Wraps are a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect as a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Chicken Mixture:
- 1 pound ground chicken (I use ground chicken thighs for more flavor)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce if cooking gluten free)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or potato or rice starch)
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil (peanut oil or canola)
Filling:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 large mango, diced (see How to Cut a Mango)
To Serve:
- 1 head butter lettuce, rinsed, leaves separated
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Chicken Mixture: Place the ground chicken, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Mix to combine.
- Sauté Shiitake Mushrooms and Green Onions: Heat a wok or a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add oil, green onions, and sliced shiitakes. Cook for about a minute.
- Add Chicken Mixture: Increase heat to high and add the ground chicken mixture. Stir fry for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through.
- Add Seasonings and Mango: Mix in rice vinegar, sesame oil, and diced mango. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Assemble Lettuce Wraps: Spoon filling into lettuce leaves. Top with chili sauce, chili pepper flakes, or cilantro leaves if desired.
Notes
- Experiment with other meats like lamb, turkey, beef, or pork.
- Try substituting mango with mandarin orange slices for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
