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Wasabi Ginger Asian Lettuce Wraps

Completely unique and original, Wasabi Ginger Asian Lettuce Wraps recipe has tender chicken with the flavors of wasabi, ginger, sesame and garlic. A quick and healthy meal that comes together in just a little over 30 minutes.
Course Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 398kcal
Author Heather

Ingredients

For the Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken broth

For the Chicken & Wasabi Ginger Sauce

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs *cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari *see notes above if extra is needed
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2-4 tbsp fresh grated ginger *1-2 inch piece
  • 1 1/2 tbsp arrowroot or corn starch
  • 4 large garlic cloves *crushed or minced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated horseradish *about 2 inch piece (see notes above for variances)

For the Veggies

  • 1 head butter leaf lettuce *torn into separate leaves
  • 1 bunch green onions * diced
  • 1 large carrot *thinly sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber *thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup red cabbage *thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa. In a small saucepan bring broth to a boil over high heat. Once boiling add quinoa, cover and lower heat. Cook for 10 mins or until all broth is absorbed. Quinoa will have a popped appearance when fully cooked. Take off heat and set aside. 
  • Prepare all veggies. Set aside. 
    Peel and grate horseradish. Set aside. 
    In a medium sized mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients for Wasabi Ginger sauce except horseradish. 
  • Heat sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Once the oil is hot add chicken cubes. Cook until chicken is cooked though and starts to brown, about 6-8 mins. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate. 
  • Return pan to high heat. Give sauce a quick whisk and pour into heated pan. Stirring consistently, cook until thickened, about 2-3 mins. Add cooked chicken back in. Turn off heat and gently stir in grated horseradish. 
  • Place two lettuce leaves onto of each other and fill with the desired amount of quinoa and chicken (ideally a 1/4 cup of each). Garnish with your favorite veggies. 

Notes

*Please use as many organic ingredients as possible.*

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3172IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4mg