Szechuan chicken lettuce wraps

Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful, low-carb, and healthy dish inspired by the bold and spicy flavors of Szechuan cuisine. They make a great appetizer, light meal, or party snack. Below is a simple recipe to make Szechuan chicken lettuce wraps at home, along with tips for customization and serving.

Szechuan chicken lettuce wraps with sweet potato fries

4 servings in total

Ingredients

2 tbsp cooking oil

500gram raw skinless chicken breast

1 onion

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp chili garlic sauce

1/2 cup green peas

100gram chestnuts

3-4 garlic cloves

Green onions to garnish

Salt and black pepper to taste

Chicken lettuce wrap

Instructions

1. Cut chicken breast into cubes

2. Cut onion into small pieces

3. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and stir fry for about 2 minutes and then add chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes

4. Add pea and chestnut to the mixture

4.Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce and chili garlic sauce.

5. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper (to taste). Add some green onions on top of the dish

6.To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf

Sweet potato fries:

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F

2.Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into fry-shaped pieces about ¼″ wide and ¼″ thick.

3.Rinse the fries with running water and dry them properly after

4.Drizzle some oil over the fries and toss until the fries are lightly and evenly coated

5.Arrange the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until tender and golden brown (for about 20 to 30 minutes). You can flip the fries in the middle so they can cook on all sides.

6. Enjoy! If desired, toss the baked fries with seasonings such as salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper.

Szechuan chicken lettuce wraps and calorie

Nutrition and calorie analysis:

Serve 4

2 tbsp cooking oil 200kcal

500gram raw skinless chicken breast 600kcal

1 onion 41kcal

2 tbsp sou sauce 20kcal

2 tbsp oyster sauce 20kcal

1 tbsp chili garlic sauce 0kcal

1/2 cup green peas 70kcal

100gram chestnut 160kcal

3-4 cloves of garlic 12kcal

Total calorie for 4 servings is about 1123kcal

For individual portion, it may include:

3 pieces of lettuce 10kcal

Chicken filling for the chicken lettuce wrap 280kcal

10 to 15 sweet potato fries 140kcal

Total calorie 440 kcal, 30 gram protein, about 5 gram fiber.

These Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy bold, spicy flavors without the guilt. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests! 🌶️🥬

Cheers,

Elaine Vancouver Dietitian