⏱ 20 min totalHoisin Chicken in Lettuce Leaves
Per 1 serving · 216 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g21% of calories
- Carbs17g21% of calories
- Fat21g58% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Hoisin Chicken in Lettuce Leaves (216 g) has 312 calories, with 17 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), Vitamin A (30% DV) and Vitamin E (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein34%
- Vitamin A30%
- Vitamin E26%
- Vitamin K97%
- Riboflavin (B2)20%
- Niacin43%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
- Vitamin C10%
- Thiamine13%
- Folate (B9)12%
- Choline14%
- Potassium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium27%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tbsp Canola oil
¼ tbsp Ginger root- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
½ medium Scallions
2 oz Chicken breast- ¼ cup slices Chinese water chestnuts
1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp Rice wine vinegar
⅛ cup Pine nuts
3 leaf outer Green leaf lettuce
Directions
- 1
Cut the chicken into 1/2‑inch pieces.
- 2
Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot. Add the oil, then the minced ginger, salt, and about half the scallions. Stir‑fry until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring, until just cooked through to 165°F, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the chopped water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rice wine vinegar, and pine nuts. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- 5
Transfer the filling to a bowl and sprinkle with the remaining scallions. Serve with lettuce leaves for wrapping, spooning in the warm chicken mixture and rolling up to eat.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (216 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 274 μg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 116 μg | 97% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 47% |
| Folate (B9) | 49 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 22% |
| Choline | 74 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 45 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 76 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 256 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 78% |
| Selenium | 14 μg | 25% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 3,248 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 4 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 312 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 59minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 37minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 44minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Hoisin Chicken in Lettuce Leaves?
One serving of Hoisin Chicken in Lettuce Leaves (1 serving) has 312 calories, which works out to 144 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Hoisin Chicken in Lettuce Leaves high in protein?
It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Hoisin Chicken in Lettuce Leaves keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 21% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Hoisin Chicken in Lettuce Leaves?
613 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Hoisin Chicken in Lettuce Leaves?
6.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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