Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe videos

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.