Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wraps are a tasty, easy way to do lunch. Don’t let lunch be the saddest meal of the day—wrap it up fresh!MORE+LESS-

cup chopped shiitake mushrooms

cup matchstick-sliced carrots

1/4

cup sliced almonds, plus more for garnish

tablespoons brown sugar

to 2 tablespoons sriracha

tablespoon rice vinegar

teaspoon grated fresh ginger

head bibb or butter lettuce, leaves removed

Sliced green onions, for garnish

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Heat olive and sesame oils in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, mushrooms and shallot; cook until chicken is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
2
Add carrots and garlic; cook until carrots are slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
3
Add sliced almonds, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha (add 1 tablespoon for less spiciness, 2 tablespoons for more), rice vinegar and grated ginger. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
4
Spoon chicken filling into lettuce leaves. Garnish with sliced almonds and green onions.

Expert Tips

Want to make this lunch to-go? The chicken filling can be cooked ahead, sealed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator to be enjoyed the next day. Store the lettuce leaves separately from the chicken mixture and assemble just before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 290
Calories from Fat: 160

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 18g; 27%
Saturated Fat 3g 16% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 65mg; 21%
Sodium: 800mg; 33%
Potassium: 780mg; 22%
Total Carbohydrate: 16g; 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Sugars 10g
Protein: 17g

Vitamin A: 130%; 130%
Vitamin C: 8%; 8%
Calcium: 6%; 6%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Don’t get stuck in a sad lunch rut! This recipe is a one-skillet situation, making it easy and worth taking a few minutes the day before to make ahead of time.