Low Sodium Asian Style Lettuce Wraps with Chicken

Asian-style lettuce wraps with chicken are a delicious and healthy dish. They feature lettuce leaves wrapped around seasoned chicken and vegetables, providing a refreshing taste. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, this low-sodium version is ideal for those pursuing a healthy diet.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Several large lettuce leaves

• 300g chicken breast meat

• 3 cloves of garlic

• A small piece of ginger

• 3 fresh shiitake mushrooms

• 50g water chestnuts (or water caltrops)

• 2 green onions

• 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon of honey

• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon of chili oil (optional)

• Appropriate amount of water

• A small amount of salt (for seasoning)

• Black pepper to taste

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the lettuce: Wash the lettuce leaves and dry them with kitchen paper. Set aside.

2. Prepare the chicken: Wash the chicken breast meat, cut it into small pieces, and marinate with a small amount of salt and black pepper for 10 minutes.

3. Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and chili oil (if using). Stir well and set aside.

4. Prepare the vegetables: Chop the garlic and ginger into mince, slice the shiitake mushrooms, chop the water chestnuts, and cut the green onions into segments.

5. Cook the chicken: Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, then add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they change color.

6. Add the vegetables: Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and chopped water chestnuts to the skillet. Continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes.

7. Season: Pour in the previously prepared sauce and stir-fry until the chicken and vegetables fully absorb the sauce. Finally, sprinkle with the chopped green onions.

8. Wrap in lettuce: Place the cooked chicken and vegetables on a lettuce leaf and roll it into a wrap.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Choose large lettuce leaves, such as romaine lettuce or butterhead lettuce, for easy wrapping.

• Cutting the chicken into small pieces makes it easier to cook and provides a finer texture.

• The saltiness of the sauce can be adjusted to personal taste. If you prefer a tangier flavor, increase the proportion of rice vinegar.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• This low-sodium lettuce wrap with chicken is not only delicious but also helps reduce sodium intake, making it suitable for people with hypertension, kidney disease, and those who wish to control their sodium intake.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

• Lettuce: Rich in fiber and vitamins, aiding digestion and detoxification.

• Chicken breast meat: High in protein and low in fat, helping to enhance physical strength and maintain muscle health.

• Shiitake mushrooms and water chestnuts: Provide abundant dietary fiber and trace elements, contributing to immune system enhancement.

• Garlic and ginger: Have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, benefiting overall health.