Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Anyone else ever have a love affair with PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps?? Just me?

Whenever there is an appetizer at a restaurant involving lettuce wraps I’m always interested.  However, sometimes even when something appears healthy, there are so many hidden ingredients that you may not really want to be consuming. Which is why asking questions is always key. If you feel uncomfortable asking right there, call ahead! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done this and they are usually super nice and helpful. Just make sure you aren’t calling at a super busy time.

So yet again, I find myself inspired to create things I’ve loved in my past life in a healthy way. These are so simple and light to throw together for a quick dinner. Even better to have as a starter or appetizer at your own get together! The best part is that are no secret ingredients hiding in there that may upset your stomach or have negative side effects on your health.

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
1 lb ground chicken
1 head of lettuce for wraps
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cups of cremini mushrooms, diced
3 stalks of green onion, chopped
1/4 cup of coconut aminos
1 tbsp rice vinegar (read your labels!)
2 tbsp of sesame oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ginger

Directions:
  • Brown ground chicken in large frying pan
  • Add onion, red pepper, and mushrooms
  • Let veggies soften, draining some water if it does not evaporate
  • Add coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and spices in the dish and let flavors combine
  • Cut head of lettuce in fourths to make a bed for the chicken mixture to lay in
  • Garnish with green onion