Ginger-Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce
Ginger-kissed ground chicken nestled in crisp iceberg leaves pairs with a creamy peanut sauce that’s nutty, lightly spicy, and balanced by fresh carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Ginger-Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce bring bright crunch and rich depth, perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a lighter party spread where everyone builds their own.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ginger-Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir the ground chicken in a large skillet until it is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease. Stir the red bell pepper into the chicken; cook and stir until the pepper is slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
- 2
Whisk 1/2 cup soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, 5 dashes hot pepper sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl; pour the mixture over the chicken. Cook and stir the chicken with the sauce over low heat until the flavors blend, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Mash the peanut butter with hot water in a small bowl until smooth; stir in 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 5 dashes hot pepper sauce. Set the dipping sauce aside.
- 4
Shape the lettuce leaves into cups and fill them with the chicken mixture. Top the lettuce wraps with shredded carrots, sprinkle with green onion and cilantro, and add a spoonful of the peanut dipping sauce.
- Calories 351.54 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 32.22 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 25.47 g 9%
- Total Fat 15.59 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 3.17 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.73 mg High 30%
- Sodium 1370.08 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 6.21 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 10.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 75.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.72 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 302.96 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 800.74 mcg Good Source 89%
- Vitamin C 42.55 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, and Ground Chicken. Each serving provides about 351.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ginger-Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Ground Chicken, Iceberg Lettuce. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ginger-Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 351.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ginger-Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ginger-Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce healthy?
- Ginger-Chicken Lettuce Cups with Peanut Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 351.54 calories and 32.22 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1370.08 mg (60% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.17 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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