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A savory, light filling with minced chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and colorful vegetables. Seasoned with ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, it's perfect for lettuce wraps or dumplings, made with minimal sodium.
Prepare the sauce and aromatics
Sauté the chicken and aromatics
Cook the vegetables
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A savory, light filling with minced chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and colorful vegetables. Seasoned with ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, it's perfect for lettuce wraps or dumplings, made with minimal sodium.
This fusion recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 293.4 calories per serving with 23.33g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or appetizer.
Combine and finish the filling
Replace the ground chicken with 1 lb of crumbled firm tofu or an equal amount of finely chopped mushrooms and walnuts.
Ensure you use a certified gluten-free tamari instead of low-sodium soy sauce.
Use a bag of pre-shredded carrots or coleslaw mix (without dressing) to save on chopping time.
Add 1/2 cup of shelled edamame along with the other vegetables for an extra protein boost.
Ground chicken provides high-quality lean protein, essential for muscle repair and building, while being lower in saturated fat.
This recipe is specifically designed to be low in sodium, which supports healthy blood pressure levels and overall cardiovascular health.
The variety of vegetables like carrots and mushrooms offers essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which aids in digestion.
Using aromatics like ginger and garlic provides a burst of flavor, reducing the need for added salt.
Yes, it is very healthy. It's packed with lean protein from chicken and vitamins from a variety of vegetables. Being low in sodium makes it an excellent choice for a heart-healthy diet.
One serving (about 1 cup) of this filling contains approximately 250-300 calories, primarily from the lean chicken and vegetables.
Absolutely! Ground turkey is a great substitute and works perfectly in this recipe. Ground pork would also be delicious.
It's most famously used in lettuce wraps. You can also use it as a filling for dumplings, spring rolls, stuffed bell peppers, or simply serve it over a bed of rice or quinoa.
Yes, this filling freezes well. Let it cool completely, then store it in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
