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Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Mayo


  • Author: lydia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful blend of tender ground chicken and crunchy vegetables wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves, topped with zesty spicy mayo.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, diced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Szechuan sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 head of lettuce (butter or iceberg)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  2. Add garlic, diced bell pepper, water chestnuts, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry the mixture for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, Szechuan sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes, letting the flavors meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and Sriracha to create a spicy mayo. Serve the chicken mixture in lettuce leaves and drizzle or dollop with the spicy mayo. Enjoy your delicious wraps!

Notes

For added crunch, try using sliced almonds or peanuts as a topping. Customize the filling by adding other vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, or zucchini.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
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