Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, handheld dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, nestled inside crisp lettuce leaves. This dish typically includes ground or diced chicken, a vibrant sauce made from orange juice, soy sauce, and ginger, and is often garnished with green onions or water chestnuts for crunch. It's a popular item in American Chinese cuisine, offering a lighter, deconstructed take on the classic orange chicken.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein from the chicken and relatively low in carbohydrates compared to its rice-based counterpart, though the sauce can add some sugar. It provides a good source of lean protein and vitamins from the fresh lettuce and vegetables, with a rough calorie range of 300-450 calories per serving, depending on the sauce's sugar and oil content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a creative fusion in American Chinese cooking, transforming a deep-fried, saucy entrée into a lighter, interactive meal. Nutritionally, using lettuce as a wrap instead of rice or bread significantly reduces the calorie and carbohydrate load, making it a popular choice for those seeking a flavorful yet lighter dining option.
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