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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

  • 10 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 10 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 4

    Servings

  • 338

    Calories

  • 16g

    Fat

  • 27g

    Carbs

  • 22g

    Protein

Recommended For:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Ingredients

  • – Sauce –
  • ¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger, minced
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha® (amount depending on preference)
  • – Filling –
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken
  • 1 Can (8 oz) Sliced Water Chestnuts
  • – Additional Ingredients –
  • Butter Lettuce
  • Green Onion
  • Julienned Carrots
  • Crispy Rice Noodles

What You’ll Need

  • Measuring Cups

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Small Bowl

  • Whisk

  • Knife

  • Cutting Board

  • Large Skillet

  • Can Opener

  • SSoy:

    Replace with liquid aminos or coconut aminos

Instructions

  • 1.

    Combine Ingredients In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients and set aside.

  • 2.

    Heat & Cook For the filling, heat oil in a large skillet. When hot, add chopped onion and garlic. Cook until browned and softened.

  • 3.

    Add Chicken & Sauté Add ground chicken to the skillet and sauté until cooked through and no pink remains. When cooked, add water chestnuts and sauce to chicken mixture to heat.

  • 4.

    Garnish & Prepare Spoon filling into clean lettuce leaves and sprinkle with green onion, julienned carrots, and crispy rice noodles.

Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians

Nourishment Notes

Ginger

Ginger is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to reduce nausea and may help relieve pain and soreness associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Chicken

Chicken is a lean source of protein and may provide your body with the building blocks it needs to build healthy cells.

RA Cooking Tips

  • Ginger

    Instead of chopping fresh ginger, try a refrigerated ginger paste.

  • Garlic

    Purchase jars of minced garlic instead of chopping your own.

  • Julienned Carrots

    Purchase matchstick carrots in the salad section of the grocery store.

  • Cans

    Use an electric can opener to open cans of water chestnuts and rice noodles.

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