Description
Spicy Pineapple Chicken Wraps are a delightful blend of flavors that combine the sweetness of pineapple with the heat of spices, making them perfect for casual gatherings or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 head of butter or iceberg lettuce (for wrapping)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for added spice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the fresh pineapple, mincing the garlic and ginger, and chopping the green onions.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the ground chicken, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the diced pineapple, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes, cooking for another 3-5 minutes.
- Separate the lettuce leaves from the head, rinse, and dry them gently.
- Spoon the spicy pineapple chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf and top with the green parts of the chopped green onions.
- Serve the filled lettuce wraps on a platter, enjoying them while warm.
Notes
- For a different protein option, use ground turkey or tofu.
- For a milder flavor, swap soy sauce with coconut aminos.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- For freezing, wrap each individual wrap in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spicy Pineapple Chicken Wraps, Chicken Wraps, Easy Dinner, Healthy Wraps